2013 AFL STANDINGS

(as of July 28, 2013)

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

South Division Team W-L PF-PA Pct. Div. H A Jacksonville 12-6-0 941-883 .667 6-0-0 6-3 6-3

Orlando 7-11-0 965-1032 .389 2-4-0 4-5 3-6

Tampa Bay 7-11-0 959-980 .389 2-4-0 2-7 5-4

New Orleans 5-13-0 833-1069 .278 2-4-0 3-6 2-7

Eastern Division Team W-L PF-PA Pct. Div. H A Philadelphia 12-6-0 1052-839 .667 2-2-0 5-4 7-2

Cleveland 4-14-0 847-1047 .222 2-2-0 3-6 1-8

Pittsburgh 4-14-0 726-1014 .222 2-2-0 1-8 3-6

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Central Division Team W-L PF-PA Pct. Div. H A Chicago 10-8-0 973-947 .556 2-2-0 3-5 7-3

San Antonio 10-8-0 782-884 .556 2-2-0 4-5 6-3

Iowa 6-12-0 827-913 .333 2-2-0 2-7 4-5

Western Division Team W-L PF-PA Pct. Div. H A Arizona 15-3-0 1203-866 .833 4-2-0 8-1 7-2 Spokane 14-4-0 1198-896 .778 4-2-0 7-2 7-2 San Jose 13-5-0 1033-877 .722 3-3-0 8-2 5-3 Utah 7-11-0 896-988 .389 1-5-0 4-5 3-6

2013 AFL Playoff Picture – Week 1

Thursday, August 1 Spokane vs. Chicago 10:00 p.m. ET Home to the NBA Cavaliers, the Saturday, August 3 AHL Lake Erie Monsters, the AFL and host to the best Tampa Bay vs. Jacksonville 7:00 p.m. ET entertainment in the region, The Q welcomes Orlando vs. Philadelphia 7:00 p.m. ET nearly 1.5 million guests to 200+ events each year, including world-class concerts and Sunday, August 4 family shows. San Jose vs. Arizona 7:00 p.m. ET The Q is proud to host signature sporting events such as the Mid-American Conference’s (MAC) men’s and women’s post-season tournaments. In 2011, Quicken Loans Arena was the host site for the second and third rounds of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championships, and has also hosted the 1997 NBA All- Star Game, the 2007 NCAA Women’s Final Four and the United States

Figure Skating Championships in 2000 and 2009.

SEASON NOTES: Receivers

THE GOOD LIFE  WR notched 147 catches for 1,267 yards and 24 in 17 games played this season. He also carried the ball six times for 13 net yards and three rushing touchdowns.  Goodman led Cleveland in receptions this season. His 27 total touchdowns for 152 total points were also the most on the team.  Goodie also recorded 34 kick returns for 613 yards and one 20-yard return.  Goodman finished out the regular season ranking fourth in the league in receptions per game, averaging 8.7 catches per matchup.  He ranked tenth in the AFL in kick return average, with an average of 18.0 yards per return.  Goodman broke his own single-game franchise mark for receptions by recording 18 against the in Week 12, resulting in 131 yards and a .  He also set another franchise record that same night when he collected 20 yards on a missed field goal return, besting the previous team-high of 15.  Goodman won a team-high four AFL Weekly Awards this season: J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week for Weeks 3 and 12 and Cutters Catch of the Week for Weeks 7 and 14, when he reeled in an over-the-board touchdown reception for 17 yards and 10 yards, respectively.

IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL  WR Thyron Lewis, who played his third season with the Gladiators in 2013, led Cleveland’s in their last matchup with six catches for 111 yards and four touchdowns.  Lewis appeared in all 18 games for the Gladiators this season and registered 97 catches for 1,430 yards and 26 touchdowns. He ranks just behind fellow WR Dominick Goodman for tops on the team in scoring.  Lewis finished the season averaging 79.4 receiving yards per game, the highest on the team. He also led the team in average yards per catch with 14.7 per reception.  Lewis tied with WR Carlese Franklin for the longest reception this season. Both reeled in a 47-yard catch; Franklin nabbed his June 15 at Orlando and Lewis pulled it in for a big score on July 20 versus Orlando.  T-Lew also recorded 10 kick returns for 47 yards total on the season.

RUN THIS TOWN  WR Carlese Franklin pulled in nine catches for 123 yards and a touchdown in Cleveland’s last game against Utah on July 27. He also returned three kickoffs for 37 yards.  Franklin, whose first appearance for Cleveland this season came on May 18 versus San Antonio, notched 54 catches for 663 yards and nine touchdowns in 10 games played.  Franklin also carried the ball eight times for 35 net yards and one rushing touchdown.  After taking over as Cleveland’s go-to kick returner, Franklin returned 46 kicks for 841 yards and one touchdown, the only kick return score for the Gladiators this season. Franklin also returned one missed field goal for ten yards.  Franklin finished the regular season ranking ninth in the league in kick return average, with an average of 18.3 yards per return.  Franklin collected 1,549 total yards in his 10 games played for an average of 154.9 per matchup, ranking him sixth in the AFL in average all-purpose yards per game.

BOYS ‘ROUND HERE  WR Jonathan Wilson played in nine games before an injury caused him to sit out Weeks 12-19. Wilson notched 37 catches for 421 yards and 10 touchdowns on the season. He also carried the ball twice for 12 yards.  Wilson also recorded 4.5 total sacks in his nine appearances (two solo, five assisted).  WR Cody Pearcy made his first appearance for Cleveland versus the Iowa Barnstormers in Week 12. In eight games played this season, he recorded eight catches for 80 yards and three touchdowns. He also notched three kick returns for 29 yards and recovered a for a touchdown.  Pearcy also tallied eight solo and one assisted tackle (8.5 total) on the season.

SEASON NOTES:

GREAT WALL OF LJ  DB LaRoche Jackson led all Cleveland defenders this season with 75 solo and 20 assisted tackles (85.0 total), including 2.5 tackles for a loss of 4 yards, in his 14 games played this season.  Jackson also led the Gladiators in recovered, having notched four on the season. He notched a single-game team-high 11 tackles against the on June 29.  He also recorded five for a total of 52 yards, nine pass break-ups and two forced fumbles.  Jackson finished the season a solid fourth in the league in average tackles per game, with 6.1 per matchup.  He also ranked fourth in the league in average fumbles recovered per game with 0.3.  Jackson earned league recognition when he was nominated for AFL MVP of the Week for his performance during Week 14. In Cleveland’s loss to Jacksonville that week, LJ notched three interceptions for 41 yards, one of which he returned for a 32-yard touchdown.  In the game, Jackson also notched four solo and six assisted tackles (7.0 total), including 0.5 tackles for a loss of one yard, a forced fumble that he subsequently recovered and one pass break-up.

THE NEW NORMAN  DB Marrio Norman, who was assigned to Cleveland’s roster on May 7 after being reassigned by the , also proved to be a dominant force on the Gladiators defense this season.  In Cleveland’s last game of the season, Norman tallied three interceptions and six total tackles.  In just 12 games played, Norman finished the season leading the Gladiators in interceptions, with seven for 70 total yards on the season, including one for a 54-yard pick six.  Norman recorded 41 solo and 17 assisted tackles (49.5 total), including 1.5 tackles for a loss of two yards. He led all Cleveland defenders in pass break-ups with 11 on the season, and recovered one fumble for nine yards. Norman also notched one catch for eight yards.

CAN’T TOUCH THIS  DB Lenny Wicks finished second on the team in tackles, recording 56 solo and 18 assisted for a total of 65.0 tackles in his 12 games played this season.  Wicks also tallied nine pass break-ups, two forced fumbles, two interceptions for 20 yards total and one fumble recovered for a two-yard touchdown.  Wicks finished the season ranking 11th amongst all AFL defenders in average tackles per game with 5.4 per matchup.  Wicks was awarded the league’s Cutters Catch of the Week in Week 6 for his over-the-wall to end the first half in Cleveland's 57-40 loss to the . He finished the game with 9.5 tackles.

WE CAN’T STOP  DB Joe Phinisee, who returned for his fourth season in Cleveland after being acquired in a trade with the on May 15, finished the season with 40 solo and 11 assisted tackles (45.5 total), including one tackle for a loss of one yard, in his 11 appearances this season.  Phinisee also notched two interceptions for 73 yards, four pass break-ups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovered.  Phinisee scored twice this season for the Gladiators: once on a 49-yard interception return and once in the Gladiators last game of the season on a 14-yard kick return.  DB closed out the season ranking third on the Gladiators defense in tackles, tallying 47 solo and eight assisted (51.0 total) in his 13 games played this season.  Anderson also notched two interceptions for 19 yards, nine pass break-ups, one forced fumble and two fumbles recovered for 13 yards.

WORK HARD, PLAY HARD  DL Kris Cooke and DL Randy Colling finished the season tied for first on the team in sacks. Cooke had four sacks for 21 yards; Colling had the same amount for 14 yards.  Cooke notched 13 solo and 14 assisted tackles (20.0 total) in 14 games played for Cleveland this season, including 3.5 tackles for a loss of 21 yards. He also registered one pass break-up and a forced fumble.  In 16 games played this season, his first in the AFL, Colling tallied 17 solo and 12 assisted tackles (23.0 total), including a team-high five tackles for a loss of 24 yards total.  He also recorded three forced fumbles and two fumbles recovered.

SEASON NOTES: /Offense

MR. PLAYMAKER  QB Brian Zbydniewski won the starting spot for Cleveland after Gladiators training camp, and started at Weeks 1-8 and Week 10.  In his nine games at point for the Gladiators this season, Zbydniewski completed 178 of 310 passes for 2,001 yards and 34 touchdowns. He averaged 222.3 passing yards per game and was intercepted 14 times.  Zbydniewski also ran the ball 15 times for 35 net yards and six rushing touchdowns.  Zbydniewski won league honors in Week 5, when he was named the Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week and was one of three players nominated for the fan-voted AFL Weekly MVP title.  That week, in the Gladiators overtime victory over Philadelphia, Zbydniewski accounted for a season-high nine touchdowns. He completed 24 of 33 passes for 316 yards and eight touchdowns through the air and ran the ball once for a one-yard rushing touchdown, while only being intercepted once.  He suffered a season-ending injury in the fourth quarter of a May 25 loss at Pittsburgh.

HEAD OF THE CLASS  QB saw action at quarterback for the first time when he replaced Zbydniewski in the second quarter of Cleveland’s home matchup versus Chicago on May 11, eventually leading the Gladiators to their first win of the season.  Dieker assumed the role of starting QB the next week versus San Antonio; however, he was injured in the first quarter and did not start again until June 1st against New Orleans.  In 13 games played this season for Cleveland, Dieker threw for 2,433 yards and 43 touchdowns in completing 225 of 353 attempted passes. He was intercepted 11 times and finished the season averaging 187.2 passing yards per game.  Dieker also ran the ball 61 times for 267 net yards and 17 rushing touchdowns, leading Cleveland in carries, yards and rushing touchdowns.  Dieker finished out the season ranking third in the league in average rushing yards per game with 20.5 per matchup.  Dieker earned league honors in Week 18, when he was named the AFL’s Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week and the league MVP of the Week, as voted on by the fans.  That week, in Cleveland’s home victory over Orlando, Dieker tied his season and career-high eight touchdowns, which he also recorded July 6 versus Pittsburgh (five passing, three rushing) and June 29 versus Philadelphia (five passing, three rushing).  He completed 24 of 41 passes for 273 yards and six touchdowns in Saturday’s victory over the Orlando Predators, including a season-high 47 yard touchdown pass to WR Thyron Lewis. He was intercepted once and sacked once.

COMEBACK KID  QB Danny Southwick was assigned by Cleveland on June 5 after being reassigned from the Chicago Rush.  Southwick saw his only action at QB for the Gladiators in their last matchup against Utah, when he entered the game in the third quarter after Dieker was injured.  Southwick completed 7 of 14 passes for 119 yards and three touchdowns, bringing the Gladiators to within two points of the Blaze in the loss.

O-O-IT’S MAGIC  At the conclusion of the 2013 regular season, the Gladiators ranked second in the league in rushing offense, averaging 31.5 rushing yards per game.  Cleveland also ranked second in the league in total rushing yards with 567.  Cleveland’s 567 rushing yards came on 131 attempts, ranking them first in the league in average yards per carry with 4.3.  The Gladiators offensive line was led by OL CJ Cobb, who started in 11 of his 12 games played this season. He recorded two solo tackles on the season.  OL Kitt O’Brien, who was assigned to Cleveland’s roster on May 29, started in all five of his appearances this season.

2013 CLEVELAND GLADIATORS FINAL TEAM ROSTER- ALPHABETICAL

# POS NAME HT WT DOB COLLEGE HOMETOWN 21 DB Anderson, Brandon 5’10 179 12/10/85 Akron Dublin, Virginia 90 DL Branch, Darren 6'1 255 06/22/89 Northern Iowa Twinsburg, OH 74 OL Breen, Shannon 6'5 310 03/16/89 West Virginia Wesleyan Frederick, MD 22 K Camay, Craig 5’11 200 08/16/86 Tennessee-Chattanooga Marietta, GA 96 DL Colling, Randy 6'5 325 05/10/90 Gannon Arcade, NY 14 QB Dieker, Chris 6'5 235 07/22/87 Southern Illinois Topeka, KS 98 DL Farr, Danny 6’5 295 01/02/90 Toledo Evanston, IL 2 WR Franklin, Carlese 5'11 190 02/23/85 McNeese State Kentwood, LA 4 WR Fusilier, Donald 6’1 205 8/10/84 Lindenwood University New Iberia, LA 7 WR Gilson, Tom 6’2 215 11/06/88 University of Massachusetts Mansfield, MA 16 WR Goodman, Dominick 6'1 210 02/01/87 Cincinnati Groesbeck, OH 33 DE Hardwick, Jacob 6’3 275 12/03/86 Albany State Virginia Beach, VA 91 OL/DL Harrell, Clay 6’2 320 02/27/82 Northern State West Sacramento, CA 77 OL Haver, Ron 6'4 325 03/18/90 Harper JC Twinsburg, OH 6 WR/LB Lewis, Thyron 6'4 200 11/25/82 Howard Inglewood, CA 1 DB Norman, Marrio 6’1 205 08/10/86 Coastal Carolina Greenwood, SC 79 OL O’Brien, Kitt 6’5 325 04/29/90 Ball State Walton, IN 10 WR Pearcy, Cody 5'11 170 10/04/89 Huntingdon College Phenix City, AL 5 DB Phinisee, Joe 5’10 190 01/06/86 Walsh Warren, OH 75 OL Schofield, Chad 6'4 315 12/19/87 Marshall Strongsville, OH 17 QB Southwick, Danny 6’2 205 09/28/81 Occidental Provo, UT 44 DL Storm, Todd 6'5 255 03/08/89 Tech Calumet, MI 9 DB Wicks, Lenny 5'10 200 07/30/87 Youngstown State Pittsburgh, PA 8 WR Wilson, Jonathan 6'2 200 11/08/88 Kansas Houston, TX INJURED RESERVE 71 OL Cobb, CJ 6'4 310 03/24/88 Cincinnati Jacksonville, FL 99 DL Cooke, Kris 6'3 275 01/01/88 Purdue Flossmoor, IL 12 WR Howard, Jamar 6'4 215 09/03/87 Central Missouri Cincinnati, OH 3 DB Jackson, LaRoche 5’11 195 06/21/84 Clark Atlanta University Irwinton, GA K Pettrey, Aaron 6’2 200 06/17/86 State Raceland, KY 55 FB/LB Steiner, Derik 6'1 305 02/23/87 Morehead State Mason, OH QB Zbydniewski, Brian 6'1 205 09/15/81 Belhaven Fort Walton Beach, FL

COACHING STAFF PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Steve Thonn – Chris DIEKER (DEE-ker) Ron Selesky – Assistant Head Coach LAROCHE Jackson (la-RAW-chee) Mike Smith – Assistant Coach (PET-tree) Chris Johnson – Assistant Coach Brian ZBYDNIEWSKI (ZEB-eh-NEW-skee) Tim Smith – Assistant Coach Jeff Lambert-Shemo – Head Athletic Trainer Jamie Smith – Head Equipment Manager Giovanni DiSiena – Assistant Equipment Manager Brett O'Connor – Video Coordinator

2013 CLEVELAND GLADIATORS FINAL TEAM ROSTER- NUMERICAL

# POS NAME HT WT DOB COLLEGE HOMETOWN 1 DB Norman, Marrio 6’1 205 08/10/86 Coastal Carolina Greenwood, SC 2 WR Franklin, Carlese 5'11 190 02/23/85 McNeese State Kentwood, LA 4 WR Fusilier, Donald 6’1 205 8/10/84 Lindenwood University New Iberia, LA 5 DB Phinisee, Joe 5’10 190 01/06/86 Walsh Warren, OH 6 WR/LB Lewis, Thyron 6'4 200 11/25/82 Howard Inglewood, CA 7 WR Gilson, Tom 6’2 215 11/06/88 University of Massachusetts Mansfield, MA 8 WR Wilson, Jonathan 6'2 200 11/08/88 Kansas Houston, TX 9 DB Wicks, Lenny 5'10 200 07/30/87 Youngstown State Pittsburgh, PA 10 WR Pearcy, Cody 5'11 170 10/04/89 Huntingdon College Phenix City, AL 14 QB Dieker, Chris 6'5 235 07/22/87 Southern Illinois Topeka, KS 16 WR Goodman, Dominick 6'1 210 02/01/87 Cincinnati Groesbeck, OH 17 QB Southwick, Danny 6’2 205 09/28/81 Occidental Provo, UT 21 DB Anderson, Brandon 5’10 179 12/10/85 Akron Dublin, Virginia 22 K Camay, Craig 5’11 200 08/16/86 Tennessee-Chattanooga Marietta, GA 33 DE Hardwick, Jacob 6’3 275 12/03/86 Albany State Virginia Beach, VA 44 DL Storm, Todd 6'5 255 03/08/89 Michigan Tech Calumet, MI 74 OL Breen, Shannon 6'5 310 03/16/89 West Virginia Wesleyan Frederick, MD 75 OL Schofield, Chad 6'4 315 12/19/87 Marshall Strongsville, OH 77 OL Haver, Ron 6'4 325 03/18/90 Harper JC Twinsburg, OH 79 OL O’Brien, Kitt 6’5 325 04/29/90 Ball State Walton, IN 90 DL Branch, Darren 6'1 255 06/22/89 Northern Iowa Twinsburg, OH 91 OL/DL Harrell, Clay 6’2 320 02/27/82 Northern State West Sacramento, CA 96 DL Colling, Randy 6'5 325 05/10/90 Gannon Arcade, NY 98 DL Farr, Danny 6’5 295 01/02/90 Toledo Evanston, IL INJURED RESERVE 3 DB Jackson, LaRoche 5’11 195 06/21/84 Clark Atlanta University Irwinton, GA 12 WR Howard, Jamar 6'4 215 09/03/87 Central Missouri Cincinnati, OH 55 FB/LB Steiner, Derik 6'1 305 02/23/87 Morehead State Mason, OH 71 OL Cobb, CJ 6'4 310 03/24/88 Cincinnati Jacksonville, FL 99 DL Cooke, Kris 6'3 275 01/01/88 Purdue Flossmoor, IL K Pettrey, Aaron 6’2 200 06/17/86 Ohio State Raceland, KY QB Zbydniewski, Brian 6'1 205 09/15/81 Belhaven Fort Walton Beach, FL

COACHING STAFF PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Steve Thonn – Head Coach LAROCHE Jackson (la-RAW-chee) Ron Selesky – Assistant Head Coach Aaron PETTREY (PET-tree) Mike Smith – Assistant Coach Brian ZBYDNIEWSKI (ZEB-eh-NEW-skee) Chris Johnson – Assistant Coach Chris DIEKER (DEE-ker) Tim Smith – Assistant Coach Jeff Lambert-Shemo – Head Athletic Trainer Jamie Smith – Head Equipment Manager Giovanni DiSiena – Assistant Equipment Manager Brett O'Connor – Video Coordinator

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 1 Sunday, March 24, 2013 – Cleveland, OH 67, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 41 Quicken Loans Arena – 8,578

Qtr Time Team Scoring Play V-H 1st 10:00 SPK TENNELL 3 yd pass from MEYER (SPENCER kick) 7 - 0 SPK CLE 06:29 SPK TENNELL 1 yd run (SPENCER kick failed) 13 - 0 FIRST DOWNS 24 21 00:35 CLE ZBYDNIEWSKI 1 yd run (GORNALL kick failed) 13 - 6 Rushing 3 3 2nd 12:24 SPK TENNELL 5 yd pass from MEYER (SPENCER kick failed) 19 - 6 Passing 20 16 09:52 CLE WILLIAMS 28 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 19 - 13 Penalty 1 2 08:36 SPK JORDEN 27 yd pass from MEYER (SPENCER kick) 26 - 13 NET YARDS RUSHING 27 12 04:27 CLE GOODMAN 15 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 26 - 20 Rushing Attempts 6 5 00:51 SPK JORDEN 4 yd pass from MEYER (SPENCER kick) 33 - 20 Average Per Rush 4.5 2.4 00:11 SPK TENNELL 3 yd pass from MEYER (SPENCER kick) 40 - 20 Rushing Touchdowns 2 2 3rd 12:32 CLE STEINER 2 yd run (GORNALL kick) 40 - 27 NET YARDS PASSING 284 278 07:56 SPK TENNELL 3 yd pass from MEYER (SPENCER kick failed) 46 - 27 Completions-Attempts-Int 32-42-0 25-38-0 04:37 SPK MEYER 3 yd run (SPENCER kick) 53 - 27 Average Per Attempt 6.8 7.3 01:07 CLE LEWIS 24 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 53 - 34 Average Per Completion 8.9 11.1 4th 11:02 SPK SCHIECHL 3 yd pass from MEYER (SPENCER kick) 60 - 34 Passing Touchdowns 8 4 08:00 CLE LEWIS 19 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 60 – 41 02:08 SPK SOLOMON. 4 yd pass from MEYER (SPENCER kick) 67 - 41 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 311 290 Total offense plays 48 47 Average Gain Per Play 6.5 6.2 Fumbles: Number-Lost 0-0 1-1 Penalties: Number-Yards 6-37 6-38 KICKOFFS-YARDS 10-482 7-370 Average Yards Per Kickoff 48.2 52.9 Net Yards Per Kickoff 35.0 37.4 Touchbacks 2 0 MFG Returns: Number-Yards-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0 Average Per Return 0.0 0.0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 6-108-0 7-122-0 Average Per Return 18.0 17.4 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 1-11-0 0-0-0 Miscellaneous Yards 0 -2 Possession Time 31:24 28:36 1st Quarter 6:59 8:01 2nd Quarter 8:06 6:54 3rd Quarter 6:11 8:49 4th Quarter 10:08 4:52 Third-Down Conversions 6 of 7 4 of 7 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 1 of 3 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 9-9 2-3 Touchdowns 9-9 2-3 Field goals 0-9 0-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 4-19 0-0 PAT Kicks 7-10 5-6 2-Point drop-kick PATs 0-0 0-0 Field Goals 0-0 0-1 4-Point drop kick FGs 0-0 0-0 Touchdowns (Rush-Pass-Return) 2-8-0 2-4-0

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 2 Saturday, March 30, 2013 – Tampa Bay, FL 69, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 47 Tampa Bay Times Forum – 10,142

Qtr Time Team Scoring Play V-H 1st 09:56 CLE STEINER 3 yd run (GORNALL kick blocked) 6 -0 CLE TBY 04:37 TBY MCPHERSON 1 yd run (BONGARRA kick) 6 - 7 FIRST DOWNS 20 25 02:02 CLE WILSON 8 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 13 -7 Rushing 4 3 2nd 13:58 TBY HILLS 34 yd pass from MCPHERSON (BONGARRA kick) 13-14 Passing 13 20 09:47 CLE GOODMAN 1 yd run (GORNALL kick) 20-14 Penalty 3 2 07:23 TBY ELLINGSON 3 yd pass from MCPHERSON (BONGARRA kick) 20-21 NET YARDS RUSHING 35 35 03:48 CLE WILSON 21 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 27-21 Rushing Attempts 5 5 01:52 TBY HILLS 15 yd pass from MCPHERSON (BONGARRA kick) 27-28 Average Per Rush 7.0 7.0 00:07 TBY LINDSEY 18 yd pass from MCPHERSON (BONGARRA kick) 27-35 Rushing Touchdowns 3 2 3rd 12:24 CLE WILSON 14 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 34-35 Yards Gained Rushing 35 35 09:26 TBY MCCULLOUGH 17 yd pass from MCPHERSON (BONGARRA kick) 34-42 Yards Lost Rushing 0 0 05:43 TBY ELLINGSON 15 yd pass from MCPHERSON (BONGARRA kick) 34-49 03:02 CLE STEINER 6 yd run (GORNALL kick) 41-49 NET YARDS PASSING 246 357 4th 08:37 TBY LINDSEY 11 yd pass from MCPHERSON (BONGARRA kick failed) 41-55 Completions-Attempts-Int 23-34-3 25-38-0 03:50 TBY HILLS 27 yd pass from MCPHERSON (BONGARRA kick) 41-62 Average Per Attempt 7.2 9.4 01:07 CLE GOODMAN 6 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick blockd) 47-62 Average Per Completion 10.7 14.3 00:47 TBY MCPHERSON 14 yd run (BONGARRA kick) 47-69 Passing Touchdowns 4 8 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 281 392 Total offense plays 39 46 Average Gain Per Play 7.2 8.5 Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score Fumbles: Number-Lost 3-3 2-2 ------Penalties: Number-Yards 3-30 10-67 Cleveland Gladiators 13 14 14 6 47 PUNTS-YARDS 0-0 0-0 Average Yards Per 0.0 0.0 Tampa Bay Storm 7 28 14 20 69 Net Yards Per Punt 0.0 0.0 Inside 20 0 0 50+ Yards 0 0 Touchbacks 0 0 Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg Fair catch 0 0 ------KICKOFFS-YARDS 7-387 10-541 STEINER, Derik 3 28 0 28 2 19 9.3 Average Yards Per Kickoff 55.3 54.1 Net Yards Per Kickoff 43.6 40.4 GOODMAN, Domini 2 7 0 7 1 6 3.5 Touchbacks 2 1 Totals... 5 35 0 35 3 19 7.0 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0 Average Per Return 0.0 0.0 Passing Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Long Sack Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 10-132-0 5-72-0 ------Average Per Return 13.2 14.4 ZBYDNIEWSKI, Br 23-34-3 246 4 23 0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 3-5-0 Totals... 23-34-3 246 4 23 0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 1-13-0 0-0-0 Miscellaneous Yards 9 2 Receiving No. Yds TD Long Possession Time 28:55 31:05 ------1st Quarter 8:23 6:37 WILSON, Jonathan 9 106 3 23 2nd Quarter 7:59 7:01 LEWIS, Thyron 7 75 0 22 3rd Quarter 4:58 10:02 4th Quarter 7:35 7:25 GOODMAN, Dominic 6 57 1 15 Third-Down Conversions 1 of 2 3 of 5 STEINER, Derik 1 8 0 8 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 1 of 2 Totals... 23 246 4 23 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 6-7 8-9 Touchdowns 6-7 8-9 Field goals 0-7 0-9 Sacks By: Number-Yards 3-5 0-0 PAT Kicks 5-7 9-10 Field Goals 0-0 0-0

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 3 Saturday, April 6, 2013 – Cleveland, OH 66, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 49 Quicken Loans Arena – 8,862

Qtr Time Team Scoring Play V-H 1st 13:21 JAC HUGHLEY 19 yd pass from MORRIS (CAPOZZOLI kick) 7 - 0 08:06 CLE GOODMAN. 5 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 7 - 7 03:33 JAC HUGHLEY 1 yd run (CAPOZZOLI kick) 14 - 7 2nd 09:28 JAC HARVEY 9 yd pass from MORRIS (CAPOZZOLI kick) 21 - 7 06:26 CLE ZBYDNIEWSKI 1 yd run (GORNALL kick) 21 - 14 01:48 JAC HUGHLEY 2 yd run (CAPOZZOLI kick) 28 - 14 00:42 CLE STEINER 1 yd run (GORNALL kick) 28 - 21 00:00 JAC CAPOZZOLI 34 yd field goal 31 - 21 3rd 12:43 CLE LEWIS 16 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 31 - 28 08:08 JAC HUGHLEY 14 yd pass from MORRIS (CAPOZZOLI kick) 38 - 28 04:41 CLE GOODMAN. 4 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 38 - 35 00:55 JAC WHITE 26 yd pass from MORRIS (CAPOZZOLI kick) 45 - 35 4th 12:08 CLE WILSON 4 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 45 - 42 09:12 JAC WHITE 15 yd pass from MORRIS (CAPOZZOLI kick) 52 - 42 08:15 CLE GOODMAN 8 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick), 52 - 49 05:34 JAC WILLIAMS 14 yd pass from MORRIS (CAPOZZOLI kick failed) 58 - 49 01:00 JAC WHITE 16 yd pass from MORRIS (WHITE pass from MORRIS) 66 - 49

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 4 Saturday, April 20, 2013 – Philadelphia, PA CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 64, Philadelphia Soul 57 Wells Fargo Arena – 12, 975

Qtr Time Team Scoring Play V-H 1st 10:22 CLE WILSON 6 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 7 - 0 03:29 PHI ROSS 2 yd run (MARTINEZ kick) 7 - 7 02:45 PHI STEVENSON 6 yd fumble recovery (MARTINEZ kick) 7 - 14 2nd 14:56 CLE LEWIS 14 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 14 - 14 10:42 PHI BRACKINS 14 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH (MARTINEZ kick) 14 - 21 08:30 PHI JONES 6 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH (MARTINEZ kick) 14 - 28 06:20 CLE LEWIS 34 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 21 - 28 00:17 PHI ROSS 1 yd run (MARTINEZ kick) 21 - 35 3rd 08:33 CLE HOWARD 11 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 28 - 35 03:21 CLE HOWARD 17 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 35 - 35 4th 14:16 PHI JONES 15 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH (MARTINEZ kick) 35 - 42 09:05 CLE ZBYDNIEWSKI 1 yd run (GORNALL kick failed) 41 - 42 07:57 CLE WILSON, 30 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (ZBYDNIEWSKI pass intcpt) 47 - 42 00:55 PHI THURMAN 4 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH (THURMAN pass from RAUDABAUGH) 47 - 50 00:47 CLE LEWIS 18 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 54 - 50 00:10 PHI JONES 13 yd pass from RAUDABAUGH (MARTINEZ kick) 54 - 57 00:00 CLE GORNALL 45 yd field goal 57 - 57 OT 11:14 CLE LEWIS 16 yd pass from ZBYDNIEWSKI (GORNALL kick) 64 - 57

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 5 Saturday, April 27, 2013 – Cleveland, OH Utah Blaze 57, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 40 Quicken Loans Arena – 9,234

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 6 Saturday, May 4, 2013 – San Jose, CA San Jose SaberCats 56, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 36 HP Pavilion – 8,563

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 7 Saturday, May 11, 2013 – Cleveland, OH CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 53, Chicago Rush 50 Quicken Loans Arena – 7,437

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 8 Saturday, May 18, 2013 – Cleveland, OH 57, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 33 Quicken Loans Arena – 6,919

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 9 Saturday, May 25, 2013 – Pittsburgh, PA 55, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 44 Consol Energy Center – 5,340

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 10 Saturday, June 1, 2013 – New Orleans, LA New Orleans VooDoo 60, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 49 Mercedes Benz Superdome – 4,148

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 11 Friday, June 7, 2013 – Cleveland, OH Iowa Barnstormers 37, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 33 Quicken Loans Arena – 7,685

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 12 Saturday, June 15, 2013 – Orlando, FL Orlando Predators 62, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 55 – 11,469 Scoring Summary: 1st 12:00 ORL - Toliver, T.T. 3 yd pass from Garcia, Aaron (Lewis, Mark kick) 6 plays, 43 yards, TOP 3:00, CLE 0 - ORL 7 10:30 CLE - Lewis, Thyron 15 yd pass from Dieker, Chris (Pettrey, Aaron kick) 3 plays, 45 yards, TOP 1:30, CLE 7 - ORL 7 08:00 ORL - Rodriguez, Prec 9 yd pass from Garcia, Aaron (Lewis, Mark kick failed) 6 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:30, CLE 7 - ORL 13 04:30 ORL - Benson, Mykel 1 yd run (Lewis, Mark kick) 3 plays, 7 yards, TOP 1:30, CLE 7 - ORL 20 04:15 CLE - Franklin, Carle 56 yd kickoff return (Pettrey, Aaron kick) CLE 14 - ORL 20 2nd 11:30 ORL - Benson, Mykel 5 yd run (Lewis, Mark kick) 6 plays, 43 yards, TOP 3:15, CLE 14 - ORL 27 08:30 CLE - Franklin, Carle 45 yd pass from Dieker, Chris (Pettrey, Aaron kick) 4 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:30, CLE 21 - ORL 27 03:33 CLE - Dieker, Chris 14 yd run (Pettrey, Aaron kick) 7 plays, 44 yards, TOP 2:42, CLE 28 - ORL 27 00:10 ORL - Toliver, T.T. 7 yd pass from Garcia, Aaron (Lewis, Mark kick) 4 plays, 40 yards, TOP 2:50, CLE 28 - ORL 34 3rd 10:30 ORL - Benson, Mykel 1 yd run (Lewis, Mark kick) 4 plays, 15 yards, TOP 1:30, CLE 28 - ORL 41 08:30 ORL - Toliver, T.T. 49 yd pass from Garcia, Aaron (Lewis, Mark kick) 1 play, 49 yards, TOP 0:15, CLE 28 - ORL 48 06:45 CLE - Goodman, Domini 23 yd pass from Dieker, Chris (Pettrey, Aaron kick) 4 plays, 48 yards, TOP 1:45, CLE 35 - ORL 48 4th 14:45 ORL - Geathers, Jason 27 yd pass from Garcia, Aaron (Lewis, Mark kick) 2 plays, 46 yards, TOP 7:00, CLE 35 - ORL 55 12:30 CLE - Goodman, Domini 15 yd pass from Dieker, Chris (Pettrey, Aaron kick) 3 plays, 36 yards, TOP 2:00, CLE 42 - ORL 55 10:00 CLE - Lewis, Thyron 29 yd pass from Dieker, Chris (Pettrey, Aaron kick failed) 4 plays, 40 yards, TOP 2:15, CLE 48 - ORL 55 03:00 CLE - Lewis, Thyron 14 yd pass from Dieker, Chris (Pettrey, Aaron kick) 5 plays, 40 yards, TOP 3:00, CLE 55 - ORL 55 00:03 ORL - Rodriguez, Prec 5 yd pass from Garcia, Aaron (Lewis, Mark kick) 7 plays, 42 yards, TOP 2:27, CLE 55 - ORL 62

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 13 Saturday, June 22, 2013 – Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Sharks 43, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 41 Sea Best Field at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena – 8,708

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 14 Saturday, June 29, 2013 – Cleveland, OH Philadelphia Soul 66, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 57 Quicken Loans Arena – 7,909

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 15 Saturday, July 6, 2013 – Cleveland, OH CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 71, Pittsburgh Power 58 Quicken Loans Arena – 6,857

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 16 Saturday, July 13, 2013 – Rockford, IL Chicago Rush 68, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 32 BMO Bank Center – 3,838

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 17 Saturday, July 20, 2013 – Cleveland, OH CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 65, Orlando Predators 62 Quicken Loans Arena – 8,512

2013 GAME SUMMARIES GAME 18 Saturday, July 27, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT Utah Blaze 48, CLEVELAND GLADIATORS 46 EnergySolutions Arena – 7,106

2013 LEAGUE AWARDS – WEEK 3 WR Dominick Goodman, J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week

Please see the release below from the League, announcing their weekly award winners from Week Three. Gladiators Dominick Goodman has been named the J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week for his performance in Saturday’s 66-49 loss to Jacksonville. Goodman recorded 118 yards on nine catches and three touchdowns, while adding six kick returns for 157 yards in the game. Through three games so far this season, Goodman leads the Gladiators in touchdowns (6), receptions (24), receiving yards (247), kick returns (16) and kick return yards (319). In his third year with the Gladiators, Goodman is averaging 191 all-purpose yards per game, which is best on the team. Please find the full release from the league below: CHICAGO – Tampa Bay Storm WR JOE HILLS has been awarded Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week, while Orlando Predators JLB MARCUS EVERETT has been named the Riddell Defensive Player of the Week and Cleveland Gladiators WR DOMINICK GOODMAN has been named J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week for Week 3 of the 2013 NET10 Wireless season. In addition to these awards, the AFL is also awarding the Cutters Catch of the Week and AFL Highlight of the Week. Utah Blaze WR earned the Cutters Catch of the Week, while Spokane Shock QB ARVELL NELSON was awarded the AFL Highlight of the Week. RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Hills (6-4, 210, Tennessee State) recorded career-highs in Week 3 with 16 receptions for 259 yards in the Storm’s 77-65 victory over the Utah Blaze. Both marks represent League-highs in 2013, while his 259 receiving yards represents the most in Storm franchise history and the third- highest single-game total in League history. Hills also tallied five touchdowns in the game, marking his seventh consecutive contest with multiple touchdown receptions. RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Everett (6-2, 205, UCLA) got the Predators out to an early 14-0 lead in Week 3 by scoring both of the team’s first half touchdowns in a 61-33 loss to the Philadelphia Soul. Everett opened the game with a 22-yard fumble recovery return for a touchdown and came back on the ensuing drive to record his seventh career interception return for a score. J. LEWIS SMALL PLAYMAKER OF THE WEEK Goodman (6-1, 210, Cincinnati) hauled in nine catches for 118 yards and three touchdowns in Cleveland’s 66-49 loss to the Jacksonville Sharks in Week 3. He also shined as a kick , tallying 157 yards on six returns to turn in a final all-purpose yardage mark of 275 in the game, the highest single-game total in the AFL this season. He will be awarded a timepiece crafted by J. Lewis Small for his efforts. CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK Urrutia (6-5, 230, Louisville) went backwards over the wall for a 16-yard touchdown grab in the final seconds of Utah’s 77-65 loss to the Tampa Bay Storm in Week 3. It was Urrutia’s second touchdown catch of the night, marking the third consecutive game the rookie receiver totaled multiple touchdown receptions. He will receive a Cutters hat and shirt in recognition of the catch. AFL HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK Nelson (6-5, 225, Texas Southern) made an improbable nine-yard touchdown reception to close out the Shock’s 66-43 victory over the Iowa Barnstormers in Week 3. The backup quarterback entered the game late in the fourth quarter, lining up as a receiver. With just more than three minutes to play, Nelson made a sliding snag on a ball off the wall for the final points of the game. Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week candidates included: Arizona’s Odie Armstrong, Jacksonville’s , Philadelphia’s Tiger Jones, San Antonio’s Chad Cook, Spokane’s and Tampa Bay’s Adrian McPherson. Riddell Defensive Player of the Week candidates included: Arizona’s , Jacksonville’s Rashaad Duncan, San Antonio’s Victor Degrate, Spokane’s and Tampa Bay’s Jean Fanor. J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week candidates included: Arizona’s Kerry Reed, Chicago’s , Orlando’s Marcus Everett, Spokane’s Kamar Jorden, San Jose’s Mervin Brookins and Tampa Bay’s Joe Hills. The Arena Football League is also awarding the AFL MVP of the Week, where fans are given the opportunity to select the winner. Candidates include Spokane Shock QB ERIK MEYER, Tampa Bay Storm WR JOE HILLS and Tampa Bay Storm QB ADRIAN McPHERSON. Fans will have 24 hours to vote on ArenaFootball.com beginning at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 10. The winner will be announced on Thursday, April 11. About the AFL Since its inception in 1987, the Arena Football League has showcased their fast-paced and exciting game to millions of fans in a myriad of markets across the country. CBS Sports Network will broadcast an AFL National Game of the Week on Saturday nights for the entire regular season and postseason through the semifinal round. The ArenaBowl XXVI Championship Game will air on the CBS Television Network on August 17, 2013.

2013 LEAGUE AWARDS – WEEK 5 QB Brian Zbydniewski, Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week QB Brian Zbydniewski, AFL MVP of the Week Candidate K Ross Gornall, AFL Highlight of the Week

Please see the release below from the Arena Football League, announcing Cleveland Gladiators quarterback Brian Zbydniewski as the Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week. Zbydniewski (pronounced ZEB-eh-NEW-skee) was awarded for his performance in the Gladiators first win of the season, a 64-57 come-from-behind victory in overtime against the Soul in Philadelphia on Saturday. In the win, the Cleveland QB went 24-of-33 for 316 yards and accounted for nine touchdowns; eight through the air and one rushing. In four games so far this season, Zbydniewski has thrown for 1,103 yards (91-145; 275.8 yards/game) and 21 touchdowns. He has also rushed for an additional three TDs. Zbydniewski is in his first year with Cleveland and his fourth in the AFL. In addition, kicker Ross Gornall was awarded the AFL Highlight of the Week. In Saturday’s win over Philadelphia, Gornall made a 45-yard field goal as time expired in the fourth quarter to force overtime, eventually leading to Cleveland’s first win of the season. The field goal was the first of the rookie’s career. CHICAGO – Cleveland Gladiators QB BRIAN ZBYDNIEWSKI has been awarded Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week, while Spokane Shock DB PAUL STEPHENS has been named the Riddell Defensive Player of the Week and WR has been named J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week for Week 5 of the 2013 NET10 Wireless Arena Football League season. In addition to these awards, the AFL is also awarding the Cutters Catch of the Week and AFL Highlight of the Week. Utah Blaze WR AARON LESUE earned the Cutters Catch of the Week, while Chicago Rush K JOSE MARTINEZ and Cleveland Gladiators K ROSS GORNALL were awarded the AFL Highlights of the Week. RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Zbydniewski (6-1, 205, Bellhaven) completed 24-of-33 passes for 316 yards and eight touchdowns in Cleveland’s 64-57 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Soul in Week 5. The Gladiators’ signal-caller completed a season-high 72.7 percent of his passes in the contest. He also rushed for a score for the third time in four games. RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Stephens (5-9, 175, Central Missouri) set a new AFL single-game record with five interceptions in Spokane’s 69-47 victory over the San Jose SaberCats in Week 5. Stephens came into the game without a single pick on the year. He now leads the League with five through five weeks. J. LEWIS SMALL PLAYMAKER OF THE WEEK Windsor (6-2, 205, Western New Mexico) tallied three of his season-high five touchdown receptions in the first quarter of Arizona’s 83-40 victory over the San Antonio Talons in Week 5. It was Windsor’s third consecutive game with a touchdown reception. He finished the night with 12 catches for 166 yards and five scores. He will be awarded a timepiece crafted by J. Lewis Small for his efforts. CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK Lesue (5-10, 200, Utah State) made a diving 38-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter of Utah’s 56-59 loss to the Chicago Rush in Week 5. It was the second of Lesue’s three touchdown catches on the night, as he finished the game with eight receptions for 136 yards and three scores. He will receive a Cutters hat and shirt in recognition of the catch. AFL HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK Gornall (6-0, 200, Florida Atlantic) made his first career field goal in Week 5. The rookie nailed a 45-yard field goal as time expired in regulation to send the Gladiators and Soul into overtime, where Cleveland would come away with a 64-57 victory. Martinez (5-10, 205, UTEP) connected on a 23-yard field goal as time expired to give the Chicago Rush a 59-56 victory over the Utah Blaze in Week 5. It was the second field goal attempt Martinez has converted on this season. He has connected on a League-leading 97 percent of his extra point tries in 2013. Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week candidates included: Arizona’s , Chicago’s , Jacksonville’s Jeron Harvey, Orlando’s Chris Dixon, Pittsburgh’s PJ Berry and Spokane’s Erik Meyer. Riddell Defensive Player of the Week candidates included: Arizona’s Virgil Gray, Chicago’s Jorrick Calvin, Cleveland’s Brandon Anderson, Jacksonville’s Jerry Turner, New Orleans’ James Bryant and Tampa Bay’s De’Audra Dix. J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week candidates included: Chicago’s Vic Hall, Cleveland’s Thyron Lewis, Iowa’s Marcus Harris, New Orleans’ Derek Lee, Orlando’s Dominic Jones and Utah’s Aaron Lesue. The Arena Football League is also awarding the AFL MVP of the Week, where fans are given the opportunity to select the winner. Candidates include Arizona Rattlers WR ROD WINDSOR, Cleveland Gladiators QB BRIAN ZBYDNIEWSKI and Spokane Shock DB PAUL STEPHENS. Fans will have 24 hours to vote on ArenaFootball.com beginning at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 24. The winner will be announced on Thursday, April 25.

2013 LEAGUE AWARDS – WEEK 6 DB Lenny Wicks, Cutters Catch of the Week

Please see the release below from the Arena Football League, naming Cleveland Gladiators Lenny Wicks as the league's winner of the Cutters Catch of the Week. Wicks was awarded for his spectacular over-the-wall interception in the end zone to stop Utah's drive and close the first half of Saturday's game. Wicks finished the night with nine solo and one assisted tackles in the 57-40 Gladiators loss. Currently in his second season in Cleveland and third in the AFL, Wicks leads the Gladiators and is second in the league among all positions in tackles with 30 solo and six assisted in five games. CHICAGO – Tampa Bay Storm QB ADRIAN McPHERSON has been awarded Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week, while Jacksonville Sharks DB has been named the Riddell Defensive Player of the Week and Chicago Rush WR has been named J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week for Week 6 of the 2013 NET10 Wireless Arena Football League season. In addition to these awards, the AFL is also awarding the Cutters Catch of the Week and AFL Highlight of the Week. Cleveland Gladiators DB LENNY WICKS earned the Cutters Catch of the Week, while Chicago Rush WR JARED JENKINS was awarded the AFL Highlight of the Week. RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK McPherson (6-4, 225, Florida State) accounted for 10 total touchdowns for the second time this season in Tampa Bay's 70-62 victory over the Spokane Shock in Week 6. McPherson completed 21-of-26 passes for 310 yards and seven touchdowns through the air, while adding another 50 yards and three scores on the ground. His 17 rushing attempts also represents the highest single-game total in the AFL this season. This is the second time McPherson has earned Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week honors this season. RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Belton (6-1, 180, Massachusetts) played a pivotal role in keeping the Sharks undefeated record intact during the team's 55-53 victory over the Philadelphia Soul in Week 6. Belton tallied seven tackles, including a half-tackle for loss, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and two pass breakups. J. LEWIS SMALL PLAYMAKER OF THE WEEK Gray (5-10, 185, Western Illinois) tied the Chicago Rush single-game franchise record for touchdown receptions with six in the team's 64-63 overtime win against the Iowa Barnstormers in Week 6. Gray collected 12 receptions for 234 yards on the night. He also tallied 116 yards as a return specialist, bringing his game total to 350 all-purpose yards. He will be awarded a timepiece crafted by J. Lewis Small for his efforts. CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK Wicks (5-10, 200, Youngstown State) made an over-the-wall interception to end the first half in Cleveland's 57-40 loss to the Utah Blaze in Week 6. The interception was the first of the season for the third-year defensive back. Wicks also finished the game with a team-high 9.5 tackles. He will receive a Cutters hat and shirt in recognition of the catch. AFL HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK Jenkins (6-3, 230, Wisconsin-Stevens Point) collected his biggest reception of the year on a two-point conversion pass from Rush quarterback Carson Coffman in the team's 64-63 overtime victory against the Iowa Barnstormers. Following a two-yard touchdown run by Kelvin Morris to bring the Rush within one of the Barnstormers, Chicago elected to pass up a tie and go for the win. The gamble paid off when Coffman found Jenkins for the game-winning score. This marks the second consecutive week a Rush player has been awarded the AFL Highlight of the Week following a game-winning play. Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week candidates included: Arizona's Odie Armstrong, Chicago's Reggie Gray, Jacksonville's Jeron Harvey, Pittsburgh's Mike Washington, San Jose's Russ Michna and Utah's . Riddell Defensive Player of the Week candidates included: Arizona's , Chicago's Jorrick Calvin, Cleveland's Lenny Wicks, Pittsburgh's Chris LeFlore, San Antonio's Tim McGill, San Jose's and Tampa Bay's Rodney Beamon. J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week candidates included: Iowa's Marcus Harris, Jacksonville's Jeff Hughley, Orlando's Dominic Jones, San Antonio's Dwayne Eley, Jr., San Jose's Huey Whittaker, Tampa Bay's Joe Hills and Utah's . The Arena Football League is also awarding the AFL MVP of the Week, where fans are given the opportunity to select the winner. Candidates include Chicago Rush WR REGGIE GRAY, Iowa WR MARCUS HARRIS and Tampa Bay WR JOE HILLS. Fans will have 24 hours to vote on ArenaFootball.com beginning at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 1. The winner will be announced on Thursday, May 2.

2013 LEAGUE AWARDS – WEEK 7 WR Dominick Goodman, Cutters Catch of the Week

Please see the release below from the Arena Football League, announcing Cleveland Gladiators wide receiver Dominick Goodman as the winner of theCutters Catch of the Week award. In Cleveland’s 56-36 road loss to San Jose on Saturday, Goodman hauled in a17-yard touchdown pass, going over the boards to make the grab. He finished the night with 74 yards on 10 catches, plus added a one-yard run for another touchdown. Currently in his third year in the AFL and with the Gladiators, Goodman leads the team in receiving yards with 367 through five games so far this season. He has recorded eight receiving touchdowns and two more on the ground. The weekly award is the second for Goodman this season, as he was named the J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week for his performance in the Week 3 loss to Jacksonville. CHICAGO – Arizona Rattlers WR ROD WINDSOR has been awarded Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week, while Utah Blaze DB DAVID HYLAND has been named the Riddell Defensive Player of the Week and San Jose SaberCats WR FRED WILLIAMS has been named J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week for Week 7 of the 2013 NET10 Wireless Arena Football League season. In addition to these awards, the AFL is also awarding the Cutters Catch of the Week and AFL Highlight of the Week. Cleveland Gladiators WR DOMINICK GOODMAN earned the Cutters Catch of the Week, while San Jose SaberCats WR FRED WILLIAMS was awarded the AFL Highlight of the Week. RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Windsor (6-2, 205, Western New Mexico) caught a season-high 15 passes for 159 yards and five touchdowns in Arizona’s 58-48 victory over the Jacksonville Sharks in Week 7. Windsor has caught a touchdown pass in five straight games and at least three scores in three of the Rattlers’ last four contests. RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Hyland (6-0, 190, Morehead State) recorded a team-high 6.5 tackles, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and four pass breakups, including one on fourth down with 11 seconds remaining in regulation to preserve Utah’s 52-48 victory over the Spokane Shock in Week 7. Hyland has recorded 31 tackles and is tied for the team lead with three interceptions on the season. J. LEWIS SMALL PLAYMAKER OF THE WEEK Williams (6-0, 195, St. Cloud State) caught four passes for 35 yards and returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in the SaberCats’ 56-36 victory over the Cleveland Gladiators in Week 7. Williams finished the game with 182 all-purpose yards. He will be awarded a timepiece crafted by J. Lewis Small for his efforts. CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK Goodman (6-1, 210, Cincinnati) went over-the-boards for a 17-yard touchdown grab in Cleveland’s 36-56 loss to the San Jose SaberCats in Week 7. It was Goodman’s second touchdown of the night. He also rushed for a score late in the second quarter. He will receive a Cutters hat and shirt in recognition of the catch. AFL HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK Williams (6-0, 195, St. Cloud State) returned two kickoffs for scores in San Jose’s 56-36 victory over the Cleveland Gladiators in Week 7. Following Cleveland’s first score of the game, Williams returned the kickoff 57 yards for a touchdown to extend the SaberCats’ lead to 21-6 early in the second quarter. When the Gladiators scored for a second time just before the end of the first half, Williams struck again with a 55- yard kickoff return touchdown. Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week candidates included: Iowa’s Jesse Schmidt, Jacksonville’s Jeron Harvey, Orlando’s T.T. Toliver, Philadelphia’s Tiger Jones, San Jose’s Jason Willis, Tampa Bay’s Adrian McPherson and Utah’s Mario Urrutia. Riddell Defensive Player of the Week candidates included: Arizona’s , Iowa’s De’Mon Glanton, Pittsburgh’s Alvin Ray Jackson, Philadelphia’s LaRico Stevenson, San Jose’s Jason Stewart and Tampa Bay’s Pernell Phillips. J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week candidates included: Arizona’s Nick Davila, Iowa’s Marcus Harris, Pittsburgh’s Alvin Ray Jackson, Philadelphia’s Ryan McDaniel, Tampa Bay’s Adrian McPherson and Utah’s Aaron Lesue. The Arena Football League is also awarding the AFL MVP of the Week, where fans are given the opportunity to select the winner. Candidates include Arizona WR ROD WINDSOR, Iowa WR MARCUS HARRIS and San Jose WR FRED WILLIAMS. Fans will have 24 hours to vote on ArenaFootball.com beginning at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 8. The winner will be announced on Thursday, May 9.

2013 LEAGUE AWARDS – WEEK 12 WR Dominick Goodman, J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week

Please see below from the Arena Football League, announcing Cleveland Gladiators wide receiver Dominick Goodman as the J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week. He was awarded for his performance in Cleveland’s 37-33 loss to Iowa on Friday, June 7th. Goodman recorded a season and franchise high 18 catches for 131 yards (7.1 avg) and one touchdown in the game. He also returned one kickoff for 11 yards, as well as recovered one missed field goal for 20 yards. Goodman has notched 95 catches for 767 yards and 13 receiving touchdowns in 10 games so far this season. He has also recorded 33 kick returns for 604 yards. He has carried the ball five times for 13 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Goodman leads the Gladiators in scoring and is second in the AFL in receptions per game (9.5). See release from Arena Football League below: CHICAGO – Chicago Rush WR JARED JENKINS has been awarded Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week, while Arizona Rattlers DB ARKEITH BROWN has been named the Riddell Defensive Player of the Week and Cleveland Gladiators WR DOMINICK GOODMAN has been named J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week for Week 12 of the 2013 NET10 Wireless Arena Football League season. In addition to these awards, the AFL is also awarding the Cutters Catch of the Week and AFL Highlight of the Week. Jacksonville Sharks WR JERON HARVEY earned the Cutters Catch of the Week, while Pittsburgh Power DB SERGIO GILLIAM was awarded the AFL Highlight of the Week. RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Jenkins (6-3, 230, Wisconsin-Stevens Point) recorded a career-high five touchdown receptions in Chicago’s 67-43 victory over the Utah Blaze in Week 12. It was his third consecutive game with at least one touchdown grab. Jenkins finished the night with nine receptions for 137 yards. RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Brown (6-1, 195, Texas A&M) tied his own single-game franchise record with three interceptions in the Rattlers’ 70-21 win against the San Antonio Talons in Week 12. The second-year pro also collected four tackles, one forced fumble and a pass breakup. He is tied for the League lead with eight interceptions on the year. J. LEWIS SMALL PLAYMAKER OF THE WEEK Goodman (6-1, 210, Cincinnati) set two new single-game franchise records in Cleveland’s 33-37 loss to the Iowa Barnstormers in Week 12. He broke his own single-game franchise mark for receptions by recording 18 last week, resulting in 131 yards and a touchdown. In addition, he collected 20 yards on a missed field goal return, besting the previous team-high of 15. The game also marked Goodman’s sixth consecutive game with a touchdown reception. He will receive a timepiece crafted by J. Lewis Small for his efforts. CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK Harvey (6-4, 220, Houston) made a spectacular over-the-boards catch for a 23-yard touchdown in the third quarter of the Sharks’ 41-76 loss to the Spokane Shock in Week 12. It was his ninth consecutive game with at least one touchdown reception. He will receive a Cutters hat and shirt in recognition of the catch. AFL HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK Gilliam (6-2, 190, Clemson) intercepted a pass and returned it 46 yards for a touchdown to tie the game at 54 with 36 seconds to play in Pittsburgh’s 54-68 loss to San Jose in Week 12. The pick was Gilliam’s team-leading fourth interception of the season. Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week candidates included: Arizona’s Rod Windsor, Cleveland’s Dominick Goodman, Orlando’s Prechae Rodriguez, Philadelphia’s Tiger Jones, Pittsburgh’s Mike Washington and Spokane’s Adron Tennell. Riddell Defensive Player of the Week candidates included: Chicago’s Vic Hall, Iowa’s Mike Lewis, Orlando’s Marcus Everett, Philadelphia’s Brandon Perkins, San Jose’s Huey Whittaker and Spokane’s Terrance Sanders. J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week candidates included: Arizona’s , New Orleans’ Donovan Morgan, San Jose’s Fred Williams, Spokane’s Ruschard Dodd-Masters, Tampa Bay’s Joe Hills and Utah’s David Hyland. The Arena Football League is also awarding the AFL MVP of the Week, where fans are given the opportunity to select the winner. Candidates include Arizona DB ARKEITH BROWN, Chicago WR JARED JENKINS and Orlando WR PRECHAE RODRIGUEZ. Fans will have 24 hours to vote onArenaFootball.com beginning at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 12. The winner will be announced on Thursday, June 13.

2013 LEAGUE AWARDS – WEEK 14 WR Dominick Goodman, Cutters Catch of the Week DB LaRoche Jackson, AFL MVP of the Week Candidate

Please see below from the Arena Football League, announcing Cleveland Gladiators WR Dominick Goodman as winning the Cutters Catch of the Week award for Week 14. In Cleveland’s 43-41 loss in Jacksonville on Saturday, Goodman went over the boards to catch a 10-yard pass for his second touchdown of the game.He finished the game with 43 yards on five passes. So far this season, Goodman has recorded 109 catches for 909 yards and 17 touchdowns, plus added two rushing TDs. His 19 total touchdowns leads the team. Goodman ranks third in the AFL in receptions per game (9.1); he averages 8.3 yards per catch. Goodman has also registered 33 kick returns for 604 yards (18.3 yards/per). This is the fourth league award for Goodman so far this season and the second Catch of the Week honor (Week 7). He has also been named the J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week for his performances in Weeks 12 and 3. CHICAGO – San Jose SaberCats WR FRED WILLIAMS has been awarded Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week, while SaberCats DB KEN FONTENETTE has been named the Riddell Defensive Player of the Week and Philadelphia Soul WR LARRY BRACKINS has been named J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week for Week 14 of the 2013 NET10 Wireless Arena Football League season. In addition to these awards, the AFL is also awarding the Cutters Catch of the Week and AFL Highlight of the Week. Cleveland Gladiators WR DOMINICK GOODMAN earned the Cutters Catch of the Week, while Chicago Rush WR REGGIE GRAY was awarded the AFL Highlight of the Week. RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Williams (6-0, 195, St. Cloud State) caught 10 passes for 121 yards and five touchdowns in San Jose’s 72-42 victory over the Arizona Rattlers in Week 14. It was Williams’ third straight game with at least one touchdown reception and his 10th consecutive contest with triple-digit all- purpose yards. RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Fontenette (5-11, 190, Houston) collected 8.5 tackles, one tackle for loss, one fumble recovery and returned an interception for a touchdown in San Jose’s 72-42 win over the Rattlers in Week 14. He leads the SaberCats with 70.5 tackles to go along with three interceptions and 13 pass breakups on the season. J. LEWIS SMALL PLAYMAKER OF THE WEEK Brackins (6-5, 225, Pearl River CC) returned to the Soul lineup as a Jack in Week 14, hauling in the first two interceptions of his career in Philadelphia’s 54-30 victory over the Iowa Barnstormers. The five-year veteran receiver flipped over to the defensive side of the ball after an injury in the Soul secondary on the third play of the game. Brackins finished the contest with seven tackles and will receive a timepiece crafted by J. Lewis Small for his efforts. CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK Goodman (6-1, 210, Cincinnati) went over the boards for his second touchdown catch of the game in Cleveland’s 41-43 loss to the Jacksonville Sharks in Week 14. Goodman’s catch put the Gladiators on top 34-30 midway through the fourth quarter. He will receive a Cutters hat and shirt in recognition of the catch. AFL HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK Gray (5-10, 185, Western Illinois) fielded a lateral from Rush quarterback Carson Coffman and tossed a pass of his own to fellow receiver Jared Jenkins for a touchdown in Chicago’s 50-49 victory over the Tampa Bay Storm in Week 14. The three-yard scoring strike was Gray’s first career pass in the AFL. Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week candidates included: Jacksonville’s Jeron Harvey, Orlando’s Prechae Rodriguez, Philadelphia’s Ryan McDaniel, San Antonio’s Jomo Wilson, Spokane’s and Tampa Bay’s Randy Hippeard. Riddell Defensive Player of the Week candidates included: Cleveland’s LaRoche Jackson, Orlando’s Marcus Everett, Philadelphia’s Larry Brackins, San Antonio’s Fred Shaw, Spokane’s Terence Moore and Tampa Bay’s Tremaine Johnson. J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week candidates included: Chicago’s Reggie Gray, Jacksonville’s Jeff Hughley, Pittsburgh’s Mike Washington, San Antonio’s Brent Holmes, San Jose’s Fred Williams and Spokane’s Terence Moore. The Arena Football League is also awarding the AFL MVP of the Week, where fans are given the opportunity to select the winner. Candidates include Cleveland DB LaROCHE JACKSON, San Jose DB KEN FONTENETTE and Spokane JLB TERENCE MOORE. Fans will have 24 hours to vote on ArenaFootball.com beginning at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 26. The winner will be announced on Thursday, June 27.

2013 LEAGUE AWARDS – WEEK 18 QB Chris Dieker, Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week QB Chris Dieker, AFL MVP of the Week

Please see the release below from the Arena Football League, announcing Gladiators quarterback Chris Dieker as the Russell Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Cleveland’s 65-62 win over Orlando on Saturday.

Dieker completed 24 of 41 passes for 273 yards and six touchdowns in the game, including a season-high 47 yard touchdown pass to WR Thyron Lewis. He also carried the ball four times for 16 yards and two more touchdowns. Dieker tied his season and career high eight touchdown mark, which he previously recorded July 6th versus Pittsburgh (five passing, three rushing) and June 29th versus Philadelphia (five passing, three rushing).

In 12 games played this season, Dieker has completed 213 of 330 passes for 2,277 yards and 41 touchdowns. He has also carried the ball 57 times for 256 net yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. Dieker ranks fourth in the league for average rushing yards per game with 21.3 per matchup.

The AFL also announced that Dieker will be one of three nominees for their weekly MVP award, which is voted on by fans beginning Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. ET on ArenaFootball.com.

Dieker and the Gladiators will finish the 2013 season this Saturday in Utah.

DIEKER, HALL AND TOLIVER EARN WEEKLY HONORS CHICAGO – Cleveland Gladiators QB CHRIS DIEKER has been awarded Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week, while Chicago Rush DB VIC HALL has been named the Riddell Defensive Player of the Week and Orlando Predators WR T.T. TOLIVER has been named J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week for Week 18 of the 2013 NET10 Wireless Arena Football League season. In addition to these awards, the AFL is also awarding the Cutters Catch of the Week and AFL Highlight of the Week. Pittsburgh Power WR TYRONE COLLINS earned the Cutters Catch of the Week, while Chicago RushWR REGGIE GRAY and OL were awarded the AFL Highlight of the Week.

RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Dieker (6-5, 235, Southern Illinois) completed 24-of-41 passes for 273 yards and six touchdowns in Cleveland’s 65-62 win over the Orlando Predators in Week 18. He also rushed for 16 yards and two scores in the game. The game marked Dieker’s fourth consecutive with a rushing touchdown.

RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Hall (5-10, 195, Virginia) collected 8.5 tackles, three interceptions, two pass breakups and a forced fumble in Chicago’s 63-42 win in Arizona last weekend. The three picks tied a single-game franchise record, originally set in 2008 by Dennison Robinson. Hall leads the Rush with seven interceptions on the year.

J. LEWIS SMALL PLAYMAKER OF THE WEEK Toliver (6-0, 180, Bethune-Cookman) became the seventh player in AFL history to record 900 career receptions, hauling in 10 catches for 182 yards and five scores in Orlando’s Week 18 loss to Cleveland. It was Toliver’s fifth straight game with a touchdown reception and his second game this season with at least five touchdown receptions. He will receive a timepiece crafted by J. Lewis Small for his efforts.

CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK Collins (6-0, 200, Wagner) made a diving 44-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter of Pittsburgh’s 48-37 victory over Tampa Bay in Week 18. He finished the game with a pair of touchdowns, marking the second time in three weeks the rookie receiver has tallied multiple touchdown receptions in a single game. He will receive a Cutters hat and shirt in recognition of the catch.

AFL HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK Gray (5-10, 185, Western Illinois) and Madison (6-4, 310, Temple) connected for a third quarter score on a double pass in Chicago’s 63-42 victory over the Arizona Rattlers in Week 18. Gray hauled in a screen pass from quarterback Carson Coffman and promptly tossed the ball downfield to Madison, who was wide open for a 17-yard score.

Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week candidates included: Chicago’s Reggie Gray, Jacksonville’s Jeron Harvey, Philadelphia’s , Spokane’s Kamar Jorden, Tampa Bay’s Joe Hills and Utah’s Tommy Grady.

Riddell Defensive Player of the Week candidates included: Jacksonville’s Jerry Turner, Orlando’s , Philadelphia’s Calvin Fance, Pittsburgh’s Gary Butler, Spokane’s Paul Stephens and Utah’s Arness Ikner.

J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week candidates included: Chicago’s Reggie Gray, New Orleans’ Donovan Morgan, Philadelphia’s LaRico Stevenson, San Antonio’s D.J. Stephens, Tampa Bay’s Michael Lindsey and Utah’s Dejay Lester. The Arena Football League is also awarding the AFL MVP of the Week, where fans are given the opportunity to select the winner. Candidates include Chicago DB VIC HALL, Cleveland QB CHRIS DIEKER and Jacksonville DE JERRY TURNER. Fans will have 24 hours to vote on ArenaFootball.com beginning at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 17. The winner will be announced on Thursday, July 18.

CHICAGO – Cleveland Gladiators QB Chris Dieker has been named the Week 18 AFL MVP, as voted on by Arena Football League fans.

Dieker (6-5, 235, Southern Illinois) completed 24-of-41 passes for 273 yards and six touchdowns in Cleveland’s 65-62 win over the Orlando Predators in Week 18. He also rushed for 16 yards and two scores in the game. The game marked Dieker’s fourth consecutive with a rushing touchdown.

Fans had 24 hours to vote for the award on ArenaFootball.com. Other candidates included Chicago Rush DB Vic Hall and Jacksonville Sharks DE Jerry Turner. Dieker will be back in action on Saturday night as his Cleveland Gladiators (4-13) finish off the regular season against the Utah Blaze (6-11). Kickoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET on Saturday.

For this week's official Game Preview by Broadcaster Doug Plagens, click here.

2013 COMMUNITY RELATIONS PRESS RELEASES

Gladiators Open Practice and FanFest 03/21/2013 The Cleveland Gladiators open up the 2013 season this Sunday, March 24th 1:00 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena, but fans will be able to get an early glimpse of the 2013 Gladiators this Friday at the first ever Gladiators FanFest. Kicking off at 4:30 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena, the first 750 fans through the door will receive a voucher for a free hot dog and free beverage (Lent alternatives will be available while supplies last). Additionally, Aramark's Fast Break will be open with their full menu available in section 125/126 on the concourse. Fans should get there early so they can watch the Gladiators go through a quick practice on the Arena Football game field. Following practice, everyone is invited onto the field to kick field goals, meet the Gladiators players and coaches and enjoy some great family fun. Fans will also be able to check out available seats for the upcoming season, while watching practice and enjoying some free food and beverages. The Gladiators Mascot Rudi, The Goddess Dance Team and Kick Off crew will be in attendance to face paint, hair paint and entertain all! See you Friday at The Q! Cleveland Gladiators 2013 FanFest Friday, March 22nd - 4:30-6:00 p.m. ET Quicken Loans Arena

Grab a Spot in Bernie's Kids Corner 04/02/2013 Thinking about taking the kids to a game? Want a great deal? Join Bernie's Kids Corner! All Kids can enjoy the excitement of Gladiators Football by getting a $7 touchdown ticket (normally $28) Every kids ticket purchased will receive a free mini football! All adult tickets are just $19 (normally $28), in honor of Browns' legend . Adult tickets include $5 of loaded ticket credit which can be used for food, beverage and merchandise at any Quicken Loans Arena concession stand or team-shop! All seat locations will be in Sections 103 and 104 and are available for all games starting April 6th. Click Here For A Seating Chart Click here to get your tickets now or visit the Quicken Loans Arena Box Office.

Gladiators Host Pregame Event Saturday 04/25/2013 The Cleveland Gladiators and 92.3 The Fan are teaming up for a special pregame event at The Q prior to the Cleveland Gladiators home game vs. the Utah Blaze at 7:00 PM which is Cleveland Loves Football Night and features $2 draft beer specials throughout The Q. There will also be special appearances from Browns Joe Haden, Craig Robertson and Phil Taylor! Doors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m. on the East Bridge connected to The Q! For a special combo price of only $20 you can attend this pregame event, which will feature a special Q&A live on air with 92.3 The Fan personalities as they recap the NFL Draft and talk Gladiators football! The event will feature light snacks along with complimentary soft drinks or water along with a cash bar. All fans in attending the event will receive a free Gladiators mini football and be entered to win an exclusive Lake Erie Monsters Browns Night themed jersey! Space is limited to the first 100 fans! Click Here to purchase your $20 tickets today.

Gladiators Salute the Troops 05/16/2013 As an early “kickoff” to annual Memorial Day celebrations, the Cleveland Gladiators are hosting “Salute the Troops” Night this Saturday, May 18th, when all active and veteran military personnel can come to the game for FREE. The Gladiators will be looking for their second straight win at home when they host the San Antonio Talons at Quicken Loans Arena at 7:00 p.m. Furthermore, anyone with a military ID (IE family members, etc) will be able to receive a free ticket at The Q box office. The team will be wearing special military fatigue-inspired jerseys for the night, which will be auctioned off at the game, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Gladiators and Monsters Community Fund. Additional signed celebrity Gladiators jerseys will be available for bidding as well, including Bernie Kosar, Jim Tressel, Joe Haden, Trent Richardson and more. Saturday’s game will also be the first Dollar Hot Dog and Dollar Soda night of the 2013 Gladiators season (courtesy of Pepsi, Sugardale and FOX Sports Ohio). Fans in attendance will be able to display their patriotism as the first 2,500 people to the game will receive a free mini American Flag. Fans will also be able to participate in the usual free postgame field party, presented by EMH Healthcare, featuring team autographs and field goal kicks. Tickets for this and every Gladiators game start at just $10. Season ticket packages for 2013 are also on sale now. Group tickets and birthday bash packages for 10 or more are also currently available for the 2013 Gladiators season. All tickets can be purchased by visiting ClevelandGladiators.com, calling (216) 420-2222, visiting The Q Box Office or any Northern Ohio Discount Drug Mart. Fans should follow the Gladiators on Twitter (@CLEGladiators) and Facebook (/clevelandgladiators) for further information.

You're Invited To Tip-A-Gladiator 05/29/2013 Have you always wanted to be served a fantastic dinner by some of your favorite Cleveland Gladiators players? Well the wait is over! Tip-A-Gladiator is here! We will be assembling the team on Tuesday, July 16th at 7:00 p.m. at Hard Rock Cafe Cleveland for an evening that will surely leave you with a smile on your face and a great story! The goal of the night is for everyone to enjoy a great meal, have a fun time and for the players to raise as much money in tips, all for The Lake Erie Monsters and Cleveland Gladiators Community Fund. We encourage fans to get creative in what they will tip for, everything from photos with their favorite player to asking players to get on stage and serenade the crowd. It's really up to you, so bring your good ideas with you. The cost is $20 per plate for adults and $10 per plate for children 10 and under. You will order off a pre-selected Hard Rock Cafe menu that will include dinners such as their famous burgers, fresh salads and delicious chicken fingers. Soft drinks and a dessert item are included. A cash bar will be available. Proceeds and tips from Tip-A-Gladiator will benefit The Lake Erie Monsters and Cleveland Gladiators Community Fund. Click Here to Reserve Your Seat

Win a Date with a Gladiator 06/20/2013 For all our female fans out there, what better way to support a good cause than to go on a date with a Cleveland Gladiators player?? Ok let us explain: On Wednesday, June 26th, OL CJ Cobb, WR Dominick Goodman, FB Derik Steiner and QB Brian Zbydniewski, as well as broadcaster Doug Plagens, will be among more than two dozen men available to bid on in the “Cleveland Have a Heart” charity bachelor auction to benefit WAGS 4 Kids. Working Animals Giving Service 4 Kids provides training and placement of service dogs to children with disabilities in . One hundred percent of the proceeds from the night will be donated to WAGS 4 Kids. Tickets for the event are only $35 in advance ($40 at the door) and include complimentary hors d’oeuvres and open bar. The event will be held at Wilbert’s Food & Music (812 Huron Rd, Downtown Cleveland) from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Other celeb bachelors include WOIO’s Chris Van Vliet, 92.3 The Fan’s Anthony Lima and ESPN 850 WKNR’s Kenny Roda. Check out the complete list of bachelors available for bidding:http://www.clevelandhaveaheart.org/meet-the- bachelors. For complete details on the Cleveland Have a Heart charity bachelor auction visit clevelandhaveaheart.org. (http://www.clevelandhaveaheart.org/) BUY TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/event/6039884457?ref=ebtnebtckt#

Gladiators Introduce Helmets & Hounds 07/02/2013 Helmets & Hounds Saturday, July 6th at 7:00 Cleveland Gladiators vs. Pittsburgh Power You may have heard of Puppypalooza or Pucks 'N Paws; add another one to the list because the Cleveland Gladiators bring you - Helmets & Hounds! On July 6th at 7:00 p.m., when the Gladiators take on the Pittsburgh Power, the doors of Quicken Loans Arena will open it's doors to you and your furry, loveable, canine friends. Sit side-by-side with you favorite puppy and watch some football action. Humans with their hounds will be seated in the South End from section 113-121. The “Hound” ticket will be a $5 donation to W.A.G.S. 4 Kids and all of your human tickets will be a discounted $15. Lock in both you seats now!

3,000+ Kids Gather for Summer Camp at The Q 07/17/2013 On July 17th, more than 3,000 campers from across Northeast Ohio gathered at Quicken Loans Arena for "Summer Camp at The Q"! Kids enjoyed getting their faces painted, listening to the fun music, and taking in a Cleveland Gladiators practice. The players were happy to have a loud audience, and gave back with autographs, smiles, and plenty of high fives. In-Arena host Nino kept the afternoon going with contests, song requests, and opportunities for campers to show off their best dance skills. Each camper was able to score the players' autographs during post-practice. Many got autograph cards, and even more got a new autograph on the shirts on their backs! NOTE: If your family or child would like to attend a future Summer Camp at The Q, please send your contact information to Jeffrey Bowler, at [email protected] or 216-420-2148

Fans & Players Join as Family at Meet the Team Party 07/23/2013 Monday night started out with some rain, but that didn't stop the Cleveland Gladiators fans from coming out to Whiskey Island for some fun. Dozens of fans mingled amongst the Gladiators crew at our Meet The Team Party, which allowed for plenty of entertainment for all. Players and guests coupled up for a game of corn hole, and nearly the whole team put on their blue suede shoes to hit the dance floor. Not only were fans able to get to know the Gladiators, but children enjoyed getting their T-shirts and jerseys signed, and adults were able to chum it up about all sorts of topics. Gladiators fans are more like family to our players, and we thank every person who took the time to come out on July 22nd!

2013 GAME HONORS

RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME WK TEAM PLAYER CUTTERS CATCH OF THE GAME 1 SPK #17 Adron Tennell WK TEAM PLAYER 2 TAM #2 Joe Hills 1 CLE #16 Dominick Goodman 3 CLE #7 Brian Zbydniewski 2 TAM #2 Joe Hills 5 CLE #7 Brian Zbydniewski 3 CLE #16 Dominick Goodman 6 UTA #10 Tommy Grady 5 CLE #6 Thyron Lewis 7 SJ #7 Jason Willis 6 CLE #9 Lenny Wicks 8 CLE #14 Chris Dieker 7 CLE #16 Dominick Goodman 9 CLE #6 Thyron Lewis 8 CHI #1 Reggie Grey 10 PIT #12 Steven Sheffield 9 CLE #6 Thyron Lewis 11 NO #2 Donovan Morgan 10 PIT #14 Kenny Stafford 12 CLE #14 Chris Dieker 11 NO #2 Donovan Morgan 13 CLE #14 Chris Dieker 12 CLE #12 Jamar Howard 14 JAX #3 Jeron Harvey 13 CLE #6 Thyron Lewis 15 PHI #5 Dan Raudabaugh 14 CLE #16 Dominick Goodman 16 CLE #14 Chris Dieker 15 PHI #23 LaRico Stevenson 17 CHI #1 Reggie Gray 16 PIT #19 Julian Talley 18 CLE #14 Chris Dieker 17 CHI #1 Reggie Gray 19 CLE #6 Thyron Lewis 18 CLE #16 Dominick Goodman 19 UTA #6 Mario Urrutia RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME WK TEAM PLAYER AFL HIGHLIGHT OF THE GAME 1 CLE #4 Lance Caldwell WK TEAM PLAYER 2 TAM #4 Chris Smith 1 CLE #16 Dominick Goodman 3 CLE #3 LaRoche Jackson 2 TAM #68 Alfred McCullough 5 CLE #21 Brandon Anderson 3 CLE #16 Dominick Goodman 6 CLE #9 Lenny Wicks 5 PHI #23 LaRico Stevenson 7 SJ #99 Jason Stewart 6 CLE #9 Lenny Wicks 8 CLE #19 Ronald “Rock” Dillon 7 SJ #15 Fred Williams 9 SAN #44 Jamar Ransom 8 CHI #2 Rodney Wright 10 CLE #5 Joe Phinisee 9 CLE #9 Lenny Wicks 11 NO #99 Marlon Favorite 10 CLE #5 Joe Phinisee 12 IOWA #21 Ter’Ren Benton 11 NO #28 LJ Castile 13 CLE #96 Randy Colling 12 CLE #12 Jamar Howard 14 CLE #3 LaRoche Jackson 13 CLE #2 Carlese Franklin 15 CLE #21 Brandon Anderson 14 JAX #1 Micheaux Robinson 16 CLE #5 Joe Phinisee 15 CLE #2 Carlese Franklin 17 CHI #8 Kelvin Morris 16 CLE #1 Marrio Norman 18 ORL #20 Tanner Varner 17 CHI #1 Reggie Gray 19 CLE #1 Marrio Norman 18 CLE #6 Thyron Lewis 19 UTA #9 David Hyland J. LEWIS SMALL PLAYERMAKER OF THE GAME WK TEAM PLAYER 1 CLE #6 Thyron Lewis 2 CLE #55 Derik Steiner 3 JCK #5 Jeff Hughley 5 CLE #6 Thyron Lewis 6 UTA #22 Aaron Lesue 7 SJ #15 Fred Williams 8 CLE #16 Dominick Goodman 9 SAN #7 D.J. Stephens 10 PIT #5 Chris LeFlore 11 NO #0 Cameron McGlenn 12 IOWA #7 13 ORL #17 T.T. Toliver 14 JAX #5 Jeff Hughley 15 PHI #81 16 CLE #10 Cody Pearcy 17 CHI #1 Reggie Gray 18 ORL #17 T.T. Toliver 19 UTA #21 LaVaughn Macon

2013 GLADIATORS TEAM STATISTICS AFL - 2013 REGULAR SEASON (Through games of Jul 28, 2013)

TEAM STATISTICS CLE OPP ------SCORING...... 847 1047 Points Per Game...... 47.1 58.2 FIRST DOWNS...... 365 350 Rushing...... 58 39 Passing...... 256 272 Penalty...... 51 39 RUSHING YARDAGE...... 567 348 Yards gained rushing...... 654 365 Yards lost rushing...... 87 17 Rushing Attempts...... 131 132 Average Per Rush...... 4.3 2.6 Average Per Game...... 31.5 19.3 FIRST HALF TDs Rushing...... 35 26 SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd PASSING YARDAGE...... 4351 4812 ------Att-Comp-Int...... 679-410-25 627-420-19 Cleveland Gladiators 163 234 Average Per Pass...... 6.4 7.7 Opponents...... 227 325 Average Per Catch...... 10.6 11.5 Average Per Game...... 241.7 267.3 TDs Passing...... 80 105 TOTAL OFFENSE...... 4918 5160 Total Plays...... 849 775 Average Per Play...... 5.8 6.7 SECOND HALF Average Per Game...... 273.2 286.7 SCORE BY QUARTERS 3rd 4th OT KICK RETURNS: #-Yards...... 111-1759 96-1893 ------FG RETURNS: #-Yards...... 3-44 3-56 Cleveland Gladiators 181 262 7 INT RETURNS: #-Yards...... 19-252 25-356 Opponents...... 180 315 0 KICK RETURN AVERAGE...... 15.8 19.7 FG RETURN AVERAGE...... 14.7 18.7 INT RETURN AVERAGE...... 13.3 14.2 FUMBLES-LOST...... 29-18 21-16 PENALTIES-Yards...... 121-804 152-1011 Average Per Game...... 44.7 56.2 GAME TOTALS TIME OF POSSESSION/Game...... -29:-11 28:59 SCORE BY QUARTERS Total 3RD-DOWN Conversions...... 48/120 55/111 ------3rd-Down Pct...... 40% 50% Cleveland Gladiators 847 4TH-DOWN Conversions...... 22/51 16/36 Opponents...... 1047 4th-Down Pct...... 43% 44% SACKS BY-Yards...... 16-63 39-202 MISC YARDS...... -6 -9 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED...... 122 149 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS...... 6-19 4-10 ON-SIDE KICKS...... 3-11 3-14 RED-ZONE SCORES...... 67-84 80% 77-95 81% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS...... 66-84 79% 73-95 77% 4-point drop-kick FGs...... 0-0 0-1 PAT-ATTEMPTS...... 87-110 79% 119-135 88% 2-point drop-kick PATs...... 0-0 0-0 ATTENDANCE...... 72007 68451 Games/Avg Per Game...... 9/8001 8/8556 Neutral Site Games...... 1/3838

2013 GLADIATORS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS AFL - 2013 REGULAR SEASON (Through games of Jul 28, 2013)

RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G ------DIEKER, Chris 13 61 289 22 267 4.4 17 32 20.5 STEINER, Derik 14 29 211 43 168 5.8 6 44 12.0 HARRELL, Clay 7 5 37 2 35 7.0 1 21 5.0 ZBYDNIEWSKI, Brian 9 15 47 12 35 2.3 6 13 3.9 FRANKLIN, Carlese 10 8 37 2 35 4.4 1 10 3.5 GOODMAN, Dominick 17 6 15 2 13 2.2 3 6 0.8 WILSON, Jonathan 9 2 12 0 12 6.0 0 8 1.3 BYRD, Terrill 7 1 3 0 3 3.0 1 3 0.4 HOWARD, Jamar 8 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 0.2 SCHOFIELD, Chad 8 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 1 0.1 BRANCH, Darren 7 1 0 2 -2 -2.0 0 0 -0.3 LEWIS, Thyron 18 1 0 2 -2 -2.0 0 0 -0.1 Total...... 18 131 654 87 567 4.3 35 44 31.5 Opponents...... 18 132 365 17 348 2.6 26 16 19.3

PASSING GP Rating Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G ------DIEKER, Chris 13 101.39 225-353-11 63.7 2433 43 47 187.2 ZBYDNIEWSKI, Brian 9 85.43 178-310-14 57.4 2001 34 38 222.3 SOUTHWICK, Dann 1 118.75 7-14-0 50.0 119 3 35 119.0 GOODMAN, Dominick 17 39.58 0-2-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 TEAM 17 39.58 0-0-0 0.0 -202 0 0 -11.9 Total...... 18 93.22 410-679-25 60.4 4351 80 47 241.7 Opponents...... 18 116.84 420-627-19 67.0 4812 105 48 267.3

RECEIVING GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G ------GOODMAN, Dominick 17 147 1267 8.6 24 35 74.5 LEWIS, Thyron 18 97 1430 14.7 26 47 79.4 FRANKLIN, Carlese 10 54 663 12.3 9 47 66.3 HOWARD, Jamar 8 39 422 10.8 6 38 52.8 WILSON, Jonathan 9 37 421 11.4 10 30 46.8 STEINER, Derik 14 14 122 8.7 1 23 8.7 PEARCY, Cody 8 8 80 10.0 3 19 10.0 WILLIAMS, Maurice 4 6 83 13.8 1 28 20.8 COBB, C.J. 12 5 36 7.2 0 16 3.0 HAVER, Ron 8 1 17 17.0 0 17 2.1 NORMAN, Marrio 12 1 8 8.0 0 8 0.7 SCHOFIELD, Chad 8 1 4 4.0 0 4 0.5 Total...... 18 410 4553 11.1 80 47 252.9 Opponents...... 18 420 4875 11.6 105 48 270.8

FG RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long ------JACKSON, LaRoche 1 14 14.0 0 14 GOODMAN, Dominick 1 20 20.0 0 20 FRANKLIN, Carlese 1 10 10.0 0 10 Total...... 3 44 14.7 0 20 Opponents...... 3 56 18.7 0 27

INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD Long ------NORMAN, Marrio 7 70 10.0 1 54 JACKSON, LaRoche 5 52 10.4 1 32 PHINISEE, Joe 2 73 36.5 1 49 ANDERSON, Brandon 2 19 9.5 0 19 WICKS, Lenny 2 20 10.0 0 20 WILLIAMS, Maurice 1 18 18.0 0 18 Total...... 19 252 13.3 3 54 Opponents...... 25 356 14.2 8 56

KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long ------FRANKLIN, Carlese 46 841 18.3 1 56 GOODMAN, Dominick 34 613 18.0 0 39 WILLIAMS, Maurice 14 217 15.5 0 26 LEWIS, Thyron 10 47 4.7 0 10 PEARCY, Cody 3 29 9.7 0 14 TEAM 2 0 0.0 0 0 PHINISEE, Joe 1 14 14.0 1 14 NORMAN, Marrio 1 -2 -2.0 0 0 Total...... 111 1759 15.8 2 56 Opponents...... 96 1893 19.7 8 57

FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long ------ANDERSON, Brandon 1 13 13.0 0 13 WICKS, Lenny 1 2 2.0 1 0 NORMAN, Marrio 1 9 9.0 0 9 PEARCY, Cody 0 0 0.0 1 0 Total...... 3 24 8.0 2 13 Opponents...... 6 32 5.3 2 11

TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G ------DIEKER, Chris 13 414 267 2433 2700 207.7 ZBYDNIEWSKI, Brian 9 325 35 2001 2036 226.2 STEINER, Derik 14 29 168 0 168 12.0 SOUTHWICK, Dann 1 14 0 119 119 119.0 HARRELL, Clay 7 5 35 0 35 5.0 FRANKLIN, Carlese 10 8 35 0 35 3.5 GOODMAN, Dominick 17 8 13 0 13 0.8 WILSON, Jonathan 9 2 12 0 12 1.3 BYRD, Terrill 7 1 3 0 3 0.4 HOWARD, Jamar 8 1 2 0 2 0.2 SCHOFIELD, Chad 8 1 1 0 1 0.1 LEWIS, Thyron 18 1 -2 0 -2 -0.1 BRANCH, Darren 7 1 -2 0 -2 -0.3 TEAM 17 0 0 -202 -202 -11.9 Total...... 18 810 567 4351 4918 273.2 Opponents...... 18 759 348 4812 5160 286.7

|------PATs ------| SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass 2PT Saf Points ------GOODMAN, Dominick 27 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 162 LEWIS, Thyron 26 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 158 DIEKER, Chris 17 0-0 0-0 2-3 0 2-4 0 0 106 FRANKLIN, Carlese 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 66 WILSON, Jonathan 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60 PETTREY, Aaron 0 4-12 45-59 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 57 STEINER, Derik 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 42 HOWARD, Jamar 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 ZBYDNIEWSKI, Brian 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-3 0 0 36 GORNALL, Ross 0 1-3 28-32 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 31 PEARCY, Cody 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 26 CAMAY, Craig 0 1-4 14-19 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 17 PHINISEE, Joe 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 HARRELL, Clay 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 WILLIAMS, Maurice 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 WICKS, Lenny 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 BYRD, Terrill 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 NORMAN, Marrio 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 JACKSON, LaRoche 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 BRIKOWSKI, Brian 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2 SOUTHWICK, Dann 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 0 Total...... 122 6-19 87-110 2-4 2 2-8 0 1 847 Opponents...... 149 4-10 119-135 3-3 7 7-11 0 1 1047

FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk ------GORNALL, Ross 1-3 33.3 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-2 0-0 45 0 PETTREY, Aaron 4-12 33.3 1-1 0-1 2-3 1-1 0-6 42 1 CAMAY, Craig 1-4 25.0 0-0 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-1 33 1

FG SEQUENCE Cleveland Gladiators OPPONENTS ------Spokane Shock 34 - Tampa Bay Storm - - Jacksonville Sharks 41 (34) Philadelphia Soul (45) - Utah Blaze - - San Jose SaberCats (42) - Chicago Rush 54,(19) - San Antonio Talons 23 39 Pittsburgh Power 62,(36),58,64 53,33 New Orleans VooDoo - - Iowa Barnstormers 35 51 Orlando Predators - - Jacksonville Sharks 56 (25) Philadelphia Soul 60,(35) (24) Pittsburgh Power - (19) Chicago Rush - 21,17 Orlando Predators (33) - Utah Blaze 28,56,44 -

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLn ------PETTREY, Aaron 69 3677 53.3 16 9 GORNALL, Ross 36 1979 55.0 4 0 CAMAY, Craig 22 1182 53.7 2 2 FRANKLIN, Carlese 3 61 20.3 0 3 PEARCY, Cody 1 43 43.0 0 0 Total...... 131 6942 53.0 22 14 1893 37.7 12 Opponents...... 156 8503 54.5 43 6 1759 41.9 8

2-POINT DK PATS: None. 4-POINT DK FGS: None.

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec FG KOR IR Tot Avg/G ------GOODMAN, Dominick 17 13 1267 20 613 0 1913 112.5 FRANKLIN, Carlese 10 35 663 10 841 0 1549 154.9 LEWIS, Thyron 18 -2 1430 0 47 0 1475 81.9 WILSON, Jonathan 9 12 421 0 0 0 433 48.1 HOWARD, Jamar 8 2 422 0 0 0 424 53.0 WILLIAMS, Maurice 4 0 83 0 217 18 318 79.5 STEINER, Derik 14 168 122 0 0 0 290 20.7 DIEKER, Chris 13 267 0 0 0 0 267 20.5 PEARCY, Cody 8 0 80 0 29 0 109 13.6 PHINISEE, Joe 11 0 0 0 14 73 87 7.9 NORMAN, Marrio 12 0 8 0 -2 70 76 6.3 JACKSON, LaRoche 14 0 0 14 0 52 66 4.7 COBB, C.J. 12 0 36 0 0 0 36 3.0 ZBYDNIEWSKI, Brian 9 35 0 0 0 0 35 3.9 HARRELL, Clay 7 35 0 0 0 0 35 5.0 WICKS, Lenny 12 0 0 0 0 20 20 1.7 ANDERSON, Brandon 13 0 0 0 0 19 19 1.5 HAVER, Ron 8 0 17 0 0 0 17 2.1 SCHOFIELD, Chad 8 1 4 0 0 0 5 0.6 BYRD, Terrill 7 3 0 0 0 0 3 0.4 BRANCH, Darren 7 -2 0 0 0 0 -2 -0.3 Total...... 18 567 4553 44 1759 252 7175 398.6 Opponents...... 18 348 4875 56 1893 356 7528 418.2

DEFENSIVE LEADERS |------Tackles------| |-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---| |-Fumbles-| Blkd GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf ------3 JACKSON 14 75 20 85.0 2.5-4 . 5-52 9 1 4-0 2 . . 9 WICKS 12 56 18 65.0 . . 2-20 9 . 1-2 2 . . 21 ANDERSON 13 47 8 51.0 . . 2-19 9 . 2-13 1 . . 1 NORMAN 12 41 17 49.5 1.5-2 . 7-70 11 . 1-9 . . . 5 PHINISEE 11 40 11 45.5 1.0-1 . 2-73 4 . 1-0 2 . . 96 COLLING 16 17 12 23.0 5.0-24 4.0-14 . . 2 2-0 3 . . 99 COOKE 14 13 14 20.0 3.5-21 4.0-21 . 1 2 . 1 . . 19 DILLON 6 15 7 18.5 3.0-6 ...... 33 BRIKOWSKI 6 11 13 17.5 1.0-3 1.0-3 . 1 . . 1 . 1 44 STORM 9 11 10 16.0 2.0-12 3.0-12 . 2 2 2-0 1 2 . 1 LOVE 3 13 3 14.5 . . . 4 . . . . . 33 HARDWICK 9 8 12 14.0 2.5-10 2.0-9 . 1 1 . . . . 11 WOODS 5 11 3 12.5 1.0-2 . . 1 1 . . . . 4 CALDWELL 2 10 4 12.0 . . . 1 . . . . . 90 BRANCH 7 7 9 11.5 2.0-6 1.0-5 . 1 . . . . . 16 GOODMAN 17 9 1 9.5 ...... 10 PEARCY 8 8 1 8.5 . . . . . 1-0 . . . 6 LEWIS 18 6 2 7.0 ...... 4 FUSILIER 1 3 5 5.5 . . . . . 1-0 . . . 12 HOWARD 8 3 5 5.5 ...... 49 BYRD 7 4 3 5.5 1.0-1 1.0-1 . . 2 . . . . 55 STEINER 14 4 3 5.5 ...... 17 WILLIAMS 4 5 1 5.5 . . 1-18 1 . . . . . 8 WILSON 9 2 5 4.5 ...... 7 ZBYDNIEWSKI 9 4 . 4.0 ...... 20 GORNALL 5 4 . 4.0 ...... 2 FRANKLIN 10 2 3 3.5 ...... 71 COBB 12 2 . 2.0 ...... 5 DENSON 2 . 4 2.0 . . . . 1 . . . . 74 BREEN 14 1 1 1.5 ...... 22 CAMAY 3 1 . 1.0 ...... 91 HARRELL 7 . 1 0.5 ...... TM TEAM 17 ...... 1-0 1 . . Total.... 18 433 196 531.0 26-92 16-63 19-252 55 12 16-24 14 2 1 Opponents 18 490 168 574.0 54-293 39-202 25-356 88 11 16-32 18 7 1

2013 GLADIATORS GAME-HIGHS INDIVIDUAL Rushes...... 8 DIEKER, Chris vs Iowa Barnstormers (Jun 07, 2013) DIEKER, Chris vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) DIEKER, Chris vs Chicago Rush (Jul 13, 2013) Yards Rushing...... 61 DIEKER, Chris at Orlando Predators (Jun 15, 2013) TD Rushes...... 3 DIEKER, Chris vs Philadelphia Soul (Jun 29, 2013) DIEKER, Chris vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) Long Rush...... 44 STEINER, Derik vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) Pass attempts...... 47 ZBYDNIEWSKI, Brian at San Jose SaberCats (May 04, 2013) DIEKER, Chris vs Iowa Barnstormers (Jun 07, 2013) Pass completions.... 30 DIEKER, Chris vs Iowa Barnstormers (Jun 07, 2013) Yards Passing...... 339 DIEKER, Chris vs Philadelphia Soul (Jun 29, 2013) TD Passes...... 8 ZBYDNIEWSKI, Brian at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 20, 2013) Long Pass...... 47 DIEKER, Chris at Orlando Predators (Jun 15, 2013) DIEKER, Chris vs Orlando Predators (Jul 20, 2013) Receptions...... 18 GOODMAN, Dominick vs Iowa Barnstormers (Jun 07, 2013) Yards Receiving..... 157 LEWIS, Thyron vs San Antonio Talons (May 18, 2013) TD Receptions...... 4 LEWIS, Thyron at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 20, 2013) LEWIS, Thyron at Utah Blaze (Jul 27, 2013) Long Reception...... 47 FRANKLIN, Carlese at Orlando Predators (Jun 15, 2013) LEWIS, Thyron vs Orlando Predators (Jul 20, 2013) Field Goals...... 1 GORNALL, Ross at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 20, 2013) PETTREY, Aaron at San Jose SaberCats (May 04, 2013) PETTREY, Aaron vs Chicago Rush (May 11, 2013) PETTREY, Aaron at Pittsburgh Power (May 25, 2013) PETTREY, Aaron vs Philadelphia Soul (Jun 29, 2013) CAMAY, Craig vs Orlando Predators (Jul 20, 2013) Long Field Goal..... 45 GORNALL, Ross at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 20, 2013) Long MFG Return..... 20 GOODMAN, Dominick vs Iowa Barnstormers (Jun 07, 2013) Long Kickoff Return. 56 FRANKLIN, Carlese at Orlando Predators (Jun 15, 2013) Tackles...... 11.0 JACKSON, LaRoche vs Philadelphia Soul (Jun 29, 2013) Sacks...... 1.0 BRIKOWSKI, Brian at Tampa Bay Storm (Mar 30, 2013) BYRD, Terrill at Tampa Bay Storm (Mar 30, 2013) COLLING, Randy at Tampa Bay Storm (Mar 30, 2013) STORM, Todd vs Utah Blaze (Apr 27, 2013) COLLING, Randy vs San Antonio Talons (May 18, 2013) COOKE, Kris at Pittsburgh Power (May 25, 2013) COLLING, Randy at New Orleans VooDoo (Jun 01, 2013) COLLING, Randy vs Iowa Barnstormers (Jun 07, 2013) COOKE, Kris vs Iowa Barnstormers (Jun 07, 2013) HARDWICK, Jacob at Jacksonville Sharks (Jun 22, 2013) COOKE, Kris at Jacksonville Sharks (Jun 22, 2013) COOKE, Kris vs Philadelphia Soul (Jun 29, 2013) STORM, Todd vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) BRANCH, Darren vs Chicago Rush (Jul 13, 2013) HARDWICK, Jacob vs Orlando Predators (Jul 20, 2013) STORM, Todd at Utah Blaze (Jul 27, 2013) Tackles For Loss.... 2.0 DILLON, Ronald vs Chicago Rush (May 11, 2013) Interceptions...... 3 JACKSON, LaRoche at Jacksonville Sharks (Jun 22, 2013) NORMAN, Marrio at Utah Blaze (Jul 27, 2013) TEAM Rushes...... 15 vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) Yards Rushing...... 74 at Orlando Predators (Jun 15, 2013) Yards Per Rush...... 8.2 at Orlando Predators (Jun 15, 2013) TD Rushes...... 3 at Tampa Bay Storm (Mar 30, 2013) vs Utah Blaze (Apr 27, 2013) vs Philadelphia Soul (Jun 29, 2013) vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) vs Orlando Predators (Jul 20, 2013) Pass attempts...... 47 at San Jose SaberCats (May 04, 2013) vs Iowa Barnstormers (Jun 07, 2013) Pass completions.... 30 vs Iowa Barnstormers (Jun 07, 2013) Yards Passing...... 334 vs Philadelphia Soul (Jun 29, 2013) Yards Per Pass...... 9.6 at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 20, 2013) TD Passes...... 8 at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 20, 2013) Total Plays...... 56 vs Iowa Barnstormers (Jun 07, 2013) Total Offense...... 376 vs Philadelphia Soul (Jun 29, 2013) Yards Per Play...... 9.4 at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 20, 2013) Points...... 71 vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) Sacks By...... 3 at Tampa Bay Storm (Mar 30, 2013) First Downs...... 27 vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) Penalties...... 12 vs Iowa Barnstormers (Jun 07, 2013) Penalty Yards...... 106 vs San Antonio Talons (May 18, 2013) Turnovers...... 7 vs San Antonio Talons (May 18, 2013) Interceptions By.... 3 at Jacksonville Sharks (Jun 22, 2013) vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) at Utah Blaze (Jul 27, 2013)

2013 GLADIATORS OPPONENT GAME-HIGHS

INDIVIDUAL Rushes...... 8 ROSS, Derrick, vs Philadelphia Soul (Jun 29, 2013) DRONE, Luke, vs Chicago Rush (Jul 13, 2013) Yards Rushing...... 37 ROSS, Derrick, vs Philadelphia Soul (Jun 29, 2013) TD Rushes...... 3 BENSON, Mykel, at Orlando Predators (Jun 15, 2013) Long Rush...... 16 MCPHERSON, Adri, at Tampa Bay Storm (Mar 30, 2013) Pass attempts...... 50 RAUDABAUGH, Dan, at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 20, 2013) Pass completions.... 32 MEYER, Erik, vs Spokane Shock (Mar 24, 2013) Yards Passing...... 362 MCPHERSON, Adri, at Tampa Bay Storm (Mar 30, 2013) TD Passes...... 8 MEYER, Erik, vs Spokane Shock (Mar 24, 2013) MCPHERSON, Adri, at Tampa Bay Storm (Mar 30, 2013) GARCIA, Aaron, vs Orlando Predators (Jul 20, 2013) Long Pass...... 48 GARCIA, Aaron, at Orlando Predators (Jun 15, 2013) Receptions...... 14 LESUE, Aaron, vs Utah Blaze (Apr 27, 2013) Yards Receiving..... 182 TOLIVER, T.T., vs Orlando Predators (Jul 20, 2013) TD Receptions...... 5 TALLEY, Julian, vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) TOLIVER, T.T., vs Orlando Predators (Jul 20, 2013) Long Reception...... 48 RODRIGUEZ, Prec, at Orlando Predators (Jun 15, 2013) Field Goals...... 1 CAPOZZOLI, Marc, vs Jacksonville Sharks (Apr 06, 2013) CAPOZZOLI, Marc, at Jacksonville Sharks (Jun 22, 2013) MARTINEZ, Carlo, vs Philadelphia Soul (Jun 29, 2013) RAUCH, Julian, vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) Long Field Goal..... 34 CAPOZZOLI, Marc, vs Jacksonville Sharks (Apr 06, 2013) Long MFG Return..... 27 HUGHLEY, Jeff, vs Jacksonville Sharks (Apr 06, 2013) Long Kickoff Return. 57 WILLIAMS, Fred, at San Jose SaberCats (May 04, 2013) Tackles...... 11.5 PHINISEE, Joe, vs Chicago Rush (May 11, 2013) Sacks...... 3.0 DUNCAN, Rashaad, vs Jacksonville Sharks (Apr 06, 2013) Tackles For Loss.... 3.0 DUNCAN, Rashaad, vs Jacksonville Sharks (Apr 06, 2013) Interceptions...... 3 RANSOM, Jamar, vs San Antonio Talons (May 18, 2013) TEAM Rushes...... 18 vs Chicago Rush (Jul 13, 2013) Yards Rushing...... 53 vs Chicago Rush (Jul 13, 2013) Yards Per Rush...... 7.0 at Tampa Bay Storm (Mar 30, 2013) TD Rushes...... 3 at Orlando Predators (Jun 15, 2013) vs Chicago Rush (Jul 13, 2013) Pass attempts...... 50 at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 20, 2013) Pass completions.... 32 vs Spokane Shock (Mar 24, 2013) Yards Passing...... 357 at Tampa Bay Storm (Mar 30, 2013) Yards Per Pass...... 11.0 vs Orlando Predators (Jul 20, 2013) TD Passes...... 8 vs Spokane Shock (Mar 24, 2013) at Tampa Bay Storm (Mar 30, 2013) at New Orleans VooDoo (Jun 01, 2013) vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) vs Orlando Predators (Jul 20, 2013) Total Plays...... 59 at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 20, 2013) Total Offense...... 392 at Tampa Bay Storm (Mar 30, 2013) Yards Per Play...... 9.9 vs Orlando Predators (Jul 20, 2013) Points...... 69 at Tampa Bay Storm (Mar 30, 2013) at New Orleans VooDoo (Jun 01, 2013) Sacks By...... 5 at New Orleans VooDoo (Jun 01, 2013) First Downs...... 27 at Orlando Predators (Jun 15, 2013) Penalties...... 12 vs Jacksonville Sharks (Apr 06, 2013) at San Jose SaberCats (May 04, 2013) Penalty Yards...... 103 vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) Turnovers...... 5 vs Pittsburgh Power (Jul 06, 2013) Interceptions By.... 6 vs San Antonio Talons (May 18, 2013)

2013 GLADIATORS PARTICIPATION CHART AFL - 2013 REGULAR SEASON (Through games of Jul 28, 2013)

## Name GP/GS SPO TBY JAX PHI UTA SJS CHI SAT PIT NOV IOW ORL JAX PHI PIT CHI ORL UTA

21 ANDERSON, Brand 13/10 XXX XXX START START START START ...... XXX START START START START START START 90 BRANCH, Darren 7/7 ... START ...... START START START START START START 74 BREEN, Shannon 14/14 START START START START START START ... START START START ...... START START START START ... START 33 BRIKOWSKI, Bria 6/5 START START START START START ... XXX ...... 49 BYRD, Terrill 7/6 ... START START ...... START ... START START START ... XXX ...... 4 CALDWELL, Lance 2/2 START START ...... 22 CAMAY, Craig 3/- ...... XXX XXX XXX 71 COBB, C.J. 12/11 START START START START START START ... XXX START START ...... START START START ...... 96 COLLING, Randy 16/13 ... XXX XXX START START START ... START START START START XXX START START START START START START 99 COOKE, Kris 14/14 START START START START START START START START START START START ... START START ... START ...... 5 DENSON, Brandon 2/1 START XXX ...... 14 DIEKER, Chris 13/9 ...... XXX ... XXX XXX START ... START START XXX START START START START START START 19 DILLON, Ronald 6/5 ...... START START START START ...... START XXX ...... 2 FRANKLIN, Carle 10/7 ...... XXX XXX START ... XXX START START START START START START 4 FUSILIER, Donal 1/1 ...... START 16 GOODMAN, Domini 17/15 START START START ... XXX START START START START START START XXX START START START START START START 20 GORNALL, Ross 5/- XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX ...... 33 HARDWICK, Jacob 9/8 ...... XXX START START ... START START START START START START 91 HARRELL, Clay 7/6 ...... START ...... XXX START START START START START 77 HAVER, Ron 8/7 START START START START START ...... START START ...... XXX 17 HINES, Andrico 1/- ...... XXX ...... 12 HOWARD, Jamar 8/5 ...... START START START XXX XXX START XXX START ...... 3 JACKSON, LaRoch 14/13 ...... START START START START START START START START START XXX START START START START ...... 6 LEWIS, Thyron 18/17 START START START START START START START START START START START XXX START START START START START START 1 LOVE, Jamar 3/3 START START START ...... 1 NORMAN, Marrio 12/11 ...... START START START START START XXX START START START START START START 79 O'BRIEN, Kitt 5/5 ...... START START START START ... START 10 PEARCY, Cody 8/- ...... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 4 PETTREY, Aaron 10/- ...... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX ...... 5 PHINISEE, Joe 11/10 ...... START START START START XXX START START START START START START 75 SCHOFIELD, Chad 8/6 ...... XXX ... START ... START XXX START ...... START ...... START START 17 SOUTHWICK, Dann 1/- ...... XXX 55 STEINER, Derik 14/10 START START START START START START START START ... START XXX XXX START XXX XXX ...... 44 STORM, Todd 9/7 ...... XXX START START START START ...... XXX ...... START ... START START 9 WICKS, Lenny 12/8 START START START XXX XXX XXX START START START START ...... XXX ...... START ... 17 WILLIAMS, Mauri 4/3 START START ... XXX START ...... 8 WILSON, Jonatha 9/8 START START START START START START START START ... XXX ...... 11 WOODS, Piere 5/4 START XXX START START START ...... 7 ZBYDNIEWSKI, Br 9/8 START START START START START START START XXX START ......

XXX= Played ...= Did not play

2013 CLEVELAND GLADIATORS

THE COACHES STEVE THONN Head Coach

Steve Thonn enters his fourth season with the Gladiators. Thonn was named head coach and director of football operations of the Cleveland Gladiators on December 23, 2009 after spending the 2008 AFL season as the head coach of the .

The Gladiators finished the 2012 season with an 8-10 record under Thonn. In 2011, Thonn’s Gladiators finished with an overall record of 10-8 and claimed the American Conference East Division crown.

In his first year with the Gladiators, the team compiled a 7-9 overall record. Despite the sub-.500 finish, the Gladiators outscored their opponents 938-906 on the year and had receiver Ben Nelson and offensive lineman Adam Tadisch named to the AFL First Team and defensive lineman Anthony Hoke was named to the AFL Second Team. Quarterback John Dutton finished the season with 5,104 passing yards – second-best in the league.

In 2008, the Rampage’s 956 total points and 59.5 points-per-game average, both franchise records, were second best in the AFL behind only the 13-3 Philadelphia Soul. In Thonn’s lone season, Grand Rapids posted the four highest single-game point totals this season (92 in Week 4; 84 in Week 5; 84 in Week 15; 86 in Week 17) and became the first team in AFL history to post four 80+ point games in a single season. Grand Rapids’ 92-point outburst at Kansas City in Week 4 marked the highest total for a road team in AFL history and the second highest point total overall.

The Rampage advanced to the American Conference Championship, one game shy of playing in ArenaBowl XII.

Prior to the Rampage, Thonn spent three seasons (2005-07) as the offensive coordinator for the Force, who compiled a 33-15 regular-season record during that span, made two National Conference Championship appearances and reached ArenaBowl XIX.

During Thonn’s time as an offensive coordinator for the Force, Georgia regularly set team offensive records while several of its players set individual, team and league marks of their own. In 2007, the Force led the AFL with a record 145 touchdowns while posting the third highest points total (1,007) in the AFL’s 21-year history.

Meanwhile, quarterback , who had thrown just 16 passes in his AFL career entering 2007, connected on a league-record 117 touchdown passes, led the AFL and currently ranks third all-time with a 132.0 quarterback rating, and amassed the second highest passing yards total (4,851) in AFL history.

Other players who emerged as offensive stars while under Thonn’s tutelage in Georgia included quarterback and receiver . Nagy, who set every major Force passing record in 2006 only to be eclipsed by Greisen, took Georgia to an ArenaBowl XIX appearance, developing into an established leader that navigated the past the Force and into ArenaBowl XXI in 2007. Bergeron exploded onto the AFL scene in 2005 as the league’s Rookie of the Year, and became the league’s fifth leading receiver in 2007.

Prior to joining the Force, Thonn served as the offensive coordinator for the from 2003-04, where he helped introduced three-time AFL All-Ironman Team member and 2007 Ironman of the Year Will Pettis to the league.

From 1998-2001, Thonn served as head coach for the Houston ThunderBears, posting an 18-38 record and making one playoff appearance. From 1998-99, he helped transform then second-year starter Clint Dolezel into arguably the most prolific and productive passer in AFL history.

Thonn’s AFL coaching career also includes stints as the offensive coordinator for the Milwaukee Mustangs (1996) and the (1995), and he served as the Albany Firebirds’ receivers and special teams coach in 1994. In

addition, Thonn played for six seasons (1988-93) in the AFL as a wide receiver/defensive back with the Firebirds and the .

The Wheaton College graduate was named to the Division III All-America Team in football and played basketball and for the Crusaders from 1980-84, earning a spot in the school’s Hall of Honor. Thonn also served as an assistant basketball coach for his alma mater and has coached for Wheaton North (Ill.) High School’s varsity football team.

Thonn and his wife, Pam, have a daughter, Jaimee, and a son, Corey.

RON SELESKY Assistant Head Coach

Ron Selesky enters his third season with the Gladiators, serving as Director of Player Personnel in 2011 and Assistant Head Coach in 2012. Prior to joining Cleveland, Selesky was the Defensive Coordinator/Director of Player Personnel for the Grand Rapids Rampage in 2008. He boasts several years of Arena Football experience at both head coaching and assistant coaching positions. He returned to the AFL in 2008 season after serving two years (2006-07) as head coach of arenafootball2’s Alabama Steeldogs.

Selesky began his Arena Football coaching career as the director of player personnel and assistant coach for the AFL’s Tampa Bay Storm from 1997-99, helping to lead the team to a 31-11 regular-season record and a 1998 ArenaBowl appearance. He then took his first head coaching position with the ’s in 2001 and, the following year, earned af2 Coach of the Year honors after guiding the Albany Conquest to a 13-3 regular-season mark and a Northeast Division title.

Upon returning to the AFL in 2003, Selesky led the Buffalo Destroyers as their head coach and director of football operations for one season before the team relocated to Columbus, Ohio. He then joined the Carolina Cobras in 2004, serving as the team’s defensive coordinator before taking the reins as an interim head coach for the team’s final six games. Selesky rejoined the Columbus Destroyers in 2005, serving as defensive coordinator for one year before returning to the af2 and the Steeldogs.

Selesky also spent several years as a lineman at both the collegiate and professional levels. He played his college ball at North Central College, where he lined up against Wheaton College graduate and current Gladiators head coach Steve Thonn.

Selesky went on to play in two games for the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings in 1987, and attended training camps with the San Diego Chargers in 1988, the Dolphins in 1990, and the in 1992. He also spent three years (1995-97) as a scout for ProQuest Management.

The Brunswick, N.J., native and his wife, Michelle, have three children: Erin, Madelyn and Brandt.

MIKE SMITH CHRIS JOHNSON TIM SMITH JEFF LAMBERT-SHEMO JAMIE SMITH GIOVANNI DISIENA BRETT O’CONNOR Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Head Athletic Trainer Equipment Mgr. Asst. Equipment Mgr. Video Coordinator

2013 CLEVELAND GLADIATORS THE PLAYERS

DB Brandon Anderson #21 5’10 179 12/10/85 Akron

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Spent 2012 with the Arizona Rattlers.  Recorded 14.5 tackles with Arizona. PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Spent 2009 with the and played in three games. PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Akron.  Started 11 games and recorded 42 tackles in his senior year with the Zips.  Prepped at Pulaski High School.  From Dublin, Virginia.

DL Darren Branch #90 6'1 255 06/22/89 Northern Iowa

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Participated in post-draft Mini-Camp with the (NFL) in 2012. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Northern Iowa University.  Earned Honorable Mention All-Missouri Valley Conference.  Started all 12 games in 2010, registering 37 tackles with 2.5 sacks.  Prepped at Twinsburg High School in Twinsburg, Ohio.

OL #74 6'5 310 03/16/89 West Virginia Wesleyan

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Was a member of the Milwaukee Mustangs as an OL/FB in 2012. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Member of the (IFL) before joining the Milwaukee Mustangs (AFL). COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at West Virginia Wesleyan and was First Team All-Conference.  Earned Top Offensive Lineman at the All-American Bowl following Senior season.  Participated in the Cactus Bowl along with the top Division II players across the country.  Prepped at Twinsburg High School in Twinsburg, Ohio

K Craig Camay #22 5’11 200 08/16/86 Tennessee-Chattanooga

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators after being assigned July 11.  Played in two games with the Tampa Bay Storm this season, where he attempted one field goal and notched 21 kickoffs for 1,187 yards.  Connected on 114-of-132 extra point attempts and 4-of-11 field goals with the Iowa Barnstormers in 2012.  Converted on 4-of-6 extra points and his only field goal attempt as a rookie with the Tampa Bay Storm in 2011. PERSONAL NOTES  Appeared in 44 games at Chattanooga, earning Second Team All-America honors as a senior.

OL CJ Cobb #71 6'4 310 03/24/88 Cincinnati

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Started 16 games for the Chicago Rush in 2012.  Played in 1 game as a Rookie for the Chicago Rush in 2011. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played in 25 games collegiately at the University of Cincinnati.  Prepped at Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, FL

DL Randy Colling #96 6'5 325 05/10/90 Gannon

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Spent time in NFL Mini-Camps with the and in 2012. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Gannon University.  Totaled 220 tackles, 48 tackles for loss, and 25 sacks in his career as a Golden Knight.  Division II All-American by D2Football.Com, Associated Press Little All-America, and Daktronics Football in 2011.  Gene Upshaw NCAA Division II Defensive Lineman of the Year finalist.  Prepped at Pioneer High School in Arcade, NY.

DL Kris Cooke #99 6'3 275 01/01/88 Purdue

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Recorded 11.5 tackles and 4.5 sacks for the in 2012. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Purdue.  Recorded 7 tackles in 2008.  Second Team All-American and First Team All-Conference at Joliet Junior College.  Earned Conference Defensive MVP, also at Joliet Junior College.  Began collegiate career at Northern Illinois.  Prepped at Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, IL.

QB Chris Dieker #14 6'5 235 07/22/87 Southern Illinois

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Threw for 4 touchdowns and 246 yards for the Iowa Barnstormers in 2012.  Also rushed for 18 Yards. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Member of the Omaha Nighthawks (UFL) in 2012.  Member of the (NFL) in 2011. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Southern Illinois University.  Had a 20-9 record as a three year starter for SIU.  Threw 15 touchdowns and 1,816 yards as a senior.  Led high school to a state championship as a senior.  25-1 record in high school career as a starter.  Prepped at Hayden High School in Topeka, KS

DL Danny Farr #98 6’5 295 01/02/90 Toledo AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators and first in the AFL after being assigned June 26, 2013. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Recently attended the 2013 Rookie Mini-Camp with the San Francisco 49ers. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately for the University of Toledo from 2009-12.  As a senior in 2012, he had 18 tackles and three tackles for loss in six games before a season-ending injury.  Prepped at Evanston Township High School in Evanston, IL, where he was a three-year starter and two-time team captain.  Rated as the No. 27 player in the state of Illinois by Rivals.com, the No. 33 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com and the No. 19 player in the Chicago area by the Chicago Tribune.

WR Carlese Franklin #2 5’11 190 02/23/85 McNeese State

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters second season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Caught 58 passes for 771 yards and 12 touchdowns splitting time between the New Orleans Voodoo and Cleveland Gladiators.  As a member of the New Orleans Voodoo in 2011, Franklin recorded 67 receptions and 12 touchdowns.  Caught 98 passes for 1,293 yards and 25 touchdowns as a rookie with the Tulsa Talons. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Member of the Kansas City Chiefs and Louisiana Swashbucklers (IFL) in 2008.  Was second on the Tulsa Talons (AF2) in 2009 in receiving yards and TDs. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at McNeese State, lettered all four years.  Was a four-time All-Conference selection.  Won three Southeast Conference Championships during his career at McNeese.  Lead his high school team to a state championship, scoring 14 touchdowns.  Prepped at Kentwood High School in Kentwood, Louisiana.

WR Donald Fusilier #4 6’1 205 8/10/84 Lindenwood University

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Gladiators after being assigned on July 11. PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Spent the 2012 and part of the 2013 season with the (UIFL).  Was named to first Team All-UIFL North in 2012.  Played collegiately at Lindenwood University in Missouri.  Was the team's leading receiver in 2009 with 36 receptions, 676 receiving yards and seven touchdown receptions and was first-team all-conference.  Prepped at Westgate High School in New Iberia, LA.

WR Tom Gilson #7 6’2 215 11/06/88 University of Massachusetts

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators after being assigned July 24. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Was named 2013 rookie of year while playing in the Professional for the Steelhawks.  Finished the season second in the PIFL in receptions with 93. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at University of Massachusetts from 2007-11.  Played in 10 games during the 2010 season.  Prepped at Mansfield High School in Mansfield, MA.  Led his team to the state championships in 2003 and 2004 with perfect 25-0 record at QB.  Won back-to-back high school league titles in 2005 and 2006 with a 19-2 overall record.

WR Dominick Goodman #16 6'1 210 02/01/87 Cincinnati

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters third season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Earned Second Team All-Arena Football League in 2012.  Set single season record with 170 receptions for the Gladiators.  Tied single game franchise record with 17 receptions vs. Jacksonville on 4/21/2012.  Finished the 2012 season with 1,782 yards and 34 touchdowns.  Played in 15 games with 14 starts at wide receiver in 2011.  Led the team in receptions (120) and receiving yards (1,300) in 2011, while adding 13 receiving scores.  Was fourth on the team in scoring with 80 points. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Member of the Cincinnati Commandos (CIFL) in 2010 and was named CIFL Offensive Player of the Year and first-team All-CIFL. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at the University of Cincinnati (2005-2008).  Finished his career with 204 catches for 2,512 yards and 22 touchdowns for the Bearcats.  Had 10 receptions for a career-high 144 yards and a TD in the 2008 season opening win versus Eastern (8.28).  Snagged 11 balls for 141 yards and a score against Louisville during his 2007 junior campaign (10.13).  Prepped at Colerain High School (OH).  Was the MVP of the state championship game during his senior season when he ran for a then-record 259 yards and four touchdowns.  Named All-American as a senior at Colerain as the team was ranked fifth nationally by USA Today.  Nickname is Goodie.

DE Jacob Hardwick #33 6’3 275 12/03/86 Albany State

AFL CAREER NOTES

 Enters first season with the Gladiators after being traded by the Chicago Rush on May 15, 2013.  Played in 9 games with the Utah Blaze in 2012, recorded seven tackles and one sack. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Spent 2011 with the (SIFL), where he started in one game and appeared in five. Recorded 10 tackles and 3.5 sacks. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  As a senior at ASU, registered 56 tackles, 12.5 sacks and 5 forced fumbles while playing in all 12 games.  All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference first-team selection.  Ranked first in SIAC and fifth in D-II in sacks per game  Transferred from Bowling Green to Albany State in 2008.  Attended Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, VA.  Team captain as a lineman, he was a two-time All-District honoree.

OL/DL Clay Harrell #91 6’2 320 02/27/82 Northern State

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Was claimed by Cleveland after being reassigned from the Utah Blaze.  Spent the 2010 and 2011 seasons with the Spokane Shock.  In 2011, rushed 21 times for 73 yards and three touchdowns.  Carried the ball 17 times for 56 yards and five touchdowns in 2010.  Spent 2008 with former AFL team the .  Caught seven passes for 79 yards and four touchdowns.  Played for former AFL in 2007.  Recorded one tackle as a rookie. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Spent the 2012 season as the offensive line coach for the Spokane Shock. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Northern State.  Earned All-Conference honors as a senior in 2005.

OL Ron Haver #77 6'4 325 03/18/90 Harper JC

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters second season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Started two games for the Gladiators in 2012. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Harper College.  Prepped at Twinsburg High School in Twinsburg, Ohio.

WR Jamar Howard #12 6'4 215 09/03/87 Central Missouri

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Scored 2 touchdowns as a member of the Tri-Cities Fever (IFL) in 2012.  Participated in (NFL) Mini-Camp in 2011. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Central Missouri.  Selected for the Casino Del Sol All-Star game following his senior season.  Second Team All-American and First Team All-Region at Central Missouri.  Began collegiate career at the University of Cincinnati following a junior college career in which he was a four-star recruit out of the College of Seqouias.  Freshman Junior College All-American.  Caught 38 passes for 10 touchdowns in high school.  Prepped at Withrow High School in Cincinnati, OH.

DB LaRoche Jackson #3 5’11 195 06/21/84 Clark Atlanta University

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first year with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Spent 2011 and 2012 with the Jacksonville Sharks.  Recorded 216 tackles in two years with Jacksonville. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Spent time in indoor football for the (AIFA) in 2008 and Bloomington Extreme (IFL ) in 2009.  Played in the in 2010 for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Clark Atlanta Georgia of Division II NCAA.  From Irwinton, Georgia.

WR/LB Thyron Lewis #6 6'4 200 11/25/82 Howard

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters third season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Caught 54 passes for 645 yards and 12 touchdowns in 13 games in 2012.  Played in 12 games, making five starts at WR and one at JLB in 2011.  Nabbed 42 catches for 531 yards and nine scores through the air in 2011.  Totaled 14 tackles and an interception on defense/special teams in 2011.  Played wide receiver for the af2 Bossier-Shreveport BattleWings in 2009 and the af2 Stockton Lightning in 2008. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Spent 2010 with the Tri-Cities Fever (IFL).  Caught 50 passes for 675 yards and 25 touchdowns in 13 games, earning second-team All-Indoor Football League honors.  Spent 2006 as a member of the Washington Redskins’ (NFL) . COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately for Howard University.  In 2005, recorded 19 receptions for 295 yards and two touchdowns.  Caught 11 balls for 218 yards and two touchdowns in 2004.

DB Marrio Norman #1 6’1 205 08/10/86 Coastal Carolina

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Was assigned by Cleveland on May 7 after being reassigned  from the Orlando Predators, where he registered seven solo tackles and two assisted tackles (eight total) this season.  Spent 2012 with the Georgia Force and led the team in tackles with 73 on the year.  Recorded five interceptions and one fumble recovery as a rookie. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Played with the West Texas Roughnecks of the IFL in 2011. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Coastal Carolina.  Earned First-Team All-Big South Conference honors after recording 53 tackles and five interceptions as a junior in 2007.  Saw action in five games as a senior due to injury, posting 14 tackles and one interception.

OL Kitt O’Brien 6’5 325 04/29/90 Ball State

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators and his first in the AFL after being assigned to Cleveland on May 29. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Was invited to attend the New York Giants (NFL) training camp in 2013. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Ball State from 2009-12.  Played in all 13 games as a senior and started in 10 of them.  Started in 36 games throughout his four years as a Cardinal.  Prepped at Lewis Cass High School in Walton, IN, where he lettered all four years in both football and basketball.  Was named to Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 and Associated Press All-State as a senior.

WR Cody Pearcy #10 5'11 170 10/04/89 Huntingdon College

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Member of the (NFL) in 2012. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Huntington College.  Earned Division III All-American honors as a senior.  Recorded 46 receptions for 766 yards and 8 touchdowns as a senior.  Huntington's all-time leading receiver in receptions (147), receiving yards (2,632) and touchdowns (25).  Prepped at Glenwood High School in Phenix City, AL.

K Aaron Pettrey 6’2 200 06/17/86 Ohio State

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters second season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Appeared in 11 games with Cleveland last season before being reassigned on June 17.  Made two of six attempted field goals (.333 pct).  Finished 61-of-76 on PATs and registered 67 points total. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Spent time with both the and Detroit Lions (NFL) in 2010.  Played in two games with the (NFL) in 2010 (2-for-4 FGs).  Played the 2011 season with the Las Vegas Locomotives (UFL). COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Was a four-year letterman at the Ohio State University (2006-2009), handling kickoffs and the kicking duties.  Led the Big Ten in scoring his senior season with 72 points (14-20 FG, 28-29 XP) despite sustaining a knee injury late in the season.  Converted 29-39 field goals and 86-90 extra points in his collegiate career as a Buckeye.  Was named a 2008 Academic All-Big Ten.  Prepped at Raceland Worthington High School, playing quarterback and handling the kicking duties.  Set a Kentucky high school state record with a 58-yard field goal conversion and another for quarterback completion percentage.

DB Joe Phinisee #20 5’10 190 01/06/86 Walsh

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters fourth season with Cleveland Gladiators after being traded by the Chicago Rush on May 15, 2013.  In 2012, tallied 77 tackles and more than doubled his career-high passes blocked with 12.  Also recovered two fumbles and intercepted a career-high five passes for 71 yards and a touchdown.  89 total tackles, five passes blocked, four interceptions and two touchdowns highlighted his sophomore season in the AFL with the Gladiators in 2011.  In his first season with the Cleveland Gladiators (2010), he recorded 59.5 tackles, two passes blocked, and an interception as a defensive back. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Attended Walsh University in Ohio, where he earned Second-Team NAIA All-East Region honors and honorable mention All-American recognition in 2006.

OL Chad Schofield #75 6'4 315 12/19/87 Marshall

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Member of the Colorado Ice (IFL) in 2012. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Marshall.  Second Team All-Conference USA in 2010.  Started in 30 games over three years at Center for the Thundering Herd.  Marshall Team Lifter of the Year in 2008.  Prepped at Strongsville High School in Strongsville, OH.

QB Danny Southwick #17 6’5 205 09/21/81 Occidental

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with Cleveland Gladiators after being assigned June 5.  Also spent time with the Chicago Rush in 2013, where he completed 36 of 58 passes for 373 yards and five touchdowns with only one interception.  In 2012 completed 9-of-13 passes for 134 yards and one touchdown with the San Jose SaberCats.  Also rushed for one touchdown.  As a rookie with the Tampa Bay Storm in 2011, completed 18 of 35 passes for 190 yards and three touchdowns.  Was intercepted four times on the season. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  His top athletic thrill as a prep athlete was when he directed his Timpview High School team to a comeback victory over Mountain Crests High School in the playoffs by scoring 21 points in the final six minutes of the game COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Finished his collegiate career with 271 completions for 3,804 yards and 29 touchdowns.

FB/LB Derik Steiner #55 6'1 305 02/23/87 Morehead State

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters second season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Rushed 26 times for 5 touchdowns as a rookie for the Gladiators in 2012.  Also recorded 2 receiving touchdowns. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Spent the 2011 season with the (SIFL).  Spent the 2010 season with the Green Bay Blizzard (IFL). COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Morehead State University (2006-2009).  Totaled 146 tackles, 41 tackles-for-loss and 11 sacks in his career as an Eagle.  Two-time first-team All-Pioneer League recipient (2008 & 2009).  Earned second-team All-Pioneer League honors in 2007.  Prepped at Bishop Fenwick High School in Franklin, Ohio.

DL Todd Storm #44 6'5 255 03/08/89 Michigan Tech

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Member of the Detroit Lions (NFL) in 2012. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Michigan Tech.  Lettered four years at Michigan Tech.  In 2010 earned Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year.  Earned All-American Honorable Mention.  Recorded 7.5 sacks as a senior and 10 as a junior.  Prepped at Calumet High School in Calumet, MI.

DB Lenny Wicks #9 5'10 200 07/30/87 Youngstown State

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters second season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Recorded 25 tackles and 3 interceptions in 2012.  Notched 17.5 tackles for the Pittsburgh Power in 2011. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Member of the (SIFL) in 2011.  Member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) in 2010. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Youngstown State.  Finished collegiate career at YSU with 152 tackles and 5 interceptions.  Earned Second Team All-Missouri Valley Conference as a junior.

WR Jonathan Wilson #8 6'2 200 11/08/88 Kansas

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators.  Caught 51 passes for 649 yards and 9 touchdowns for the Milwaukee Mustangs in 2012. COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Played collegiately at Kansas University.  Lettered four years for the Jayhawks.  Ranks 8th on KU's career receptions list with 119 and 15th in receiving yards.  Started 12 games as a senior, recording 38 receptions and 2 touchdowns.  Lead his high school team to the state championship, scoring 14 touchdowns.  Prepped at Klein Forest High School in Houston, TX.

QB Brian Zbydniewski 6'1 205 09/15/81 Belhaven

AFL CAREER NOTES  Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators. OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES  Was a member of the New Orleans Voodoo in 2012 (Threw 1 touchdown for 65 yards.)  Was a member of the Tampa Bay Storm in 2011. (Threw 56 touchdowns for 2,825 yards.)  Was a member of the Spokane Shock in 2010. (Threw 2 touchdowns for 119 yards.) COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES  Began his collegiate at East Central Community College.  Earned Conference Offensive Player of the Year.  Completed 311 passes for 3,888 Yards in 2003.  Completed his career at Belhaven University.  Prepped at Roger Bacon High School in St. Bernard, Ohio